Gangsters and Mafia

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Gangsters and Mafia

Gang (noun): A group of people with compatible tastes or mutual interests who gather together for social reasons.

When a person hears the word ‘gang’, several things may come to mind. In current times, a ‘gangster’ can be characterized by their baggy clothing, use of slang, violent behaviors, drug/alcohol use, etc. The term originally meant, as above defined, simply a group of peers who came together for a mutual cause. If you think about it, the meaning really hasn’t changed. Even modern gangs still revolve around a mutual interest, even those such as drugs. In the sixties, there were groups of people with similar traits, called mafia. They seem complete opposites, but they are more similar than they may appear.

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        As previously mentioned, gangsters are characterized as their clothes; baggy, loose hanging, plain. Mafia, on the other hand, are seen as rich, classy, people who wear fancy tailored suits. The fancy attire they wore was essentially showing off that they were richer and looked nice all the time. There are numerous movies, games, and books that support these stereotypes, and they are generally accepted as true.

        The reasons why they come together are also different. Mafia members were usually related by blood, which made the bond between each member close and personal. Gangs usually come together because of race ...

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