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The paper looks at how the Russian Mafia and Japanese Yakuza are organized, the methods each employs, and the respective histories of each organization. In so doing, the paper ultimately argues that the chief differences between the two organizations are twofold: the Russian Mafia, for historical and cultural reasons, is even more powerful than its Japanese counterpart because of its close ties to the Russian state, and the Russian Mafia is even more brutal in its methods than the Yakuza - or most anyone else.

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"The following paper will discuss the similarities - there appear to be many - and differences - there appear to be a few - between the Russian Mafia and the Japanese Yakuza. Specifically, the paper will look at how each is organized, the methods each employs, and the respective histories of each organization. In so doing, the paper will ultimately argue that the chief differences between the two organizations are twofold: the..."

Tags:yakuza, russian, mafia

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The Mafia and the Yakuza are frequently confused in the language of organized crime. This confusion is in large part due to the Westernized context through which these two organizations are perceived; the general familiarity with the Mafia as represented in both the development of Western culture and in fiction strongly implies that all forms of organized crime follow the model represented through the Mafia. This is not the case, and this paper demonstrates that there are significant differences between these organizations.

Tags:yakuza, mafia, job

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This paper explains that one of the reasons that the Mafia developed in New Orleans because the city was an early center of Sicilian immigration. The author points out the cultural conditions that favored the rise of the Mafia and subsequent developments. The paper includes theories of the New Orleans' Mafia's role in the Kennedy assassination.

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"In popular imagination, the Mafia is primarily associated with the large cities of the Northeast and industrial Midwest particularly New York City and Chicago. These cities, especially New York, experienced the greatest influx of immigrants."

Tags:new, orleans, mafia, organized, crime, marcello, sylvestro, prostitution, marijuana, corruption

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This paper discusses how there are few organizations and arguably no criminal syndicates that have captured the imagination of the general public the way the Italian Mafia has. The paper explores the sociology of this notorious criminal organization by looking briefly at its history, its peculiar organizational structure, its even more peculiar culture, and some of the key layers who made the Mafia an endless source of interest and intrigue for millions the world over.

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" In the final analysis, the most striking thing about the Mob is how it applied (and continues to apply) a ruthless brutality to what was and is, in many respects, a sophisticated and highly modernized structure. With that in mind, it is to a discussion of this important topic that we now turn. "

Tags:italian, mafia, sociology

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The writer of this paper asserts that the increased demand for oil in the West escalated the mafia-like tactics from Britain, Israel, U.S. and France which resulted in reprisal from Arab nations that culminated in the 9/11 terror attacks. This paper details historic incidents over the last 100 years, from the four nation coalition, that brought about mistreatment and prejudices towards Islamic nations in the Middle East. This paper also delves into the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian crisis. This paper contains two illustrative graphs that back the writer's claims. Topics covered in this report include: Introduction The Creation of the BUFI Mafia Loan Sharking Using Violence or Threats of Violence to Bully and Steal The Ability to Murder and Get Away With it An Unwillingness to Compete Without Monopoly-like Tactics Options Terrorist Responses Sayyid Qutb Escalation of Oil Consumption/Terrorist Activities 1968-2001 War on Terror Conclusion Sources Cited

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"Arab countries like Egypt, Iran and Iraq were on the receiving end of loans from the British Government with dire consequence for each. In the late 1800's Egypt had borrowed millions from both Britain and France, and, unable to pay it back, was transformed into a mandate of both Britain and France. Known as the Public Debt Commission, representatives from Britain and France took over Egypt's finances, and when King Isma'il tried to oust them, he himself was ousted and replaced with someone more friendly to this takeover. This helped Britain gain control of the Suez Canal, one of the most important waterways in the Middle East. Both Iran and Iraq sold Britain oil concessions in order to help stabilize their economies."

Tags:9, 11, arabs, france, islam, israel, mafia, muslims, osama, qutb, sayyid, political, oil, middle, east, terrorism

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The paper relates that immigration within the United States has tended to be regional and community-specific, where immigrants from specific ethnic populations are more likely to take up residence within the same region and form communities comprised of their native ethnic groups. This paper examines the social issues that may influence immigrants to join the mafia and other organized crime syndicates.

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"Immigration within the United States has tended to be regional and community-specific, where immigrants from specific ethnic populations are more likely to take up residence within the same region and form communities comprised of their native ethnic groups. These processes are used to help provide a sense of collective purpose within the immigrant population as these persons face a new and unfamiliar environment. The close community environment also helps the immigrants to maintain unique..."

Tags:mafia, italian, society

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This paper focuses on the major developments in decisions of the Mafia concerning crime, such as marketing alcohol during Prohibition, and the advancement into drug trafficking and gambling in the 1970s and 1980s.

Tags:history, mafia, usa

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in this article, the writer discusses that the film 'Goodfellas' (1990) is a dramatization of the real workings of the US mafia. The writer explains that the film shows the natural evolution of the mafia once boundaries were crossed and mafia families began to fight amongst themselves and recruit, outside the family despite early assertions that only Italians could become full members of the group. The writer looks at the history of the mafia and how the system worked. The writer concludes that there is far more record keeping involved in the kinds of games the Mafia historically engaged in and the enforcement of laws and punishments for crimes are greater and more accepted than the mafia itself by authorities and the public.

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"Cold blooded murder, destruction of property and an expansion of the kinds of activities they engaged in, such as underlings, not getting enough of the action to support themselves seeking out illegal pursuits such as selling drugs. Henry in particular fell to the drug scene, as the only means he had to support his family, and in doing so he became a marked man. Henry eventually turned informant and entered the witness protection program but he and his cronies as well as the mafia itself showed serious signs of destruction at the close of the film. The mafia, lacking the ability to find either support or "respect" or a new fast money game, with limited consequences will likely never be the same, as is seen by the film and its devolution."

Tags:group, members, mobster, organization, respect

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This paper discusses the many similarities and few differences between the Russian Mafia and the Japanese Yakuza. Specifically, the paper looks at how each is organized, the methods each employs, and the respective histories of each organization. In so doing, the paper ultimately argues that the chief differences between the two organizations are twofold: the Russian Mafia, for historical and cultural reasons, is even more powerful than its Japanese counterpart because of its close ties to the Russian state, and the Russian Mafia is even more brutal in its methods than the Yakuza - or most anyone else. In the final analysis, Robert I. Friedman and other close observers are not wrong to view the "Red Mafiya" with trepidation and dread.

Outline:
Introduction
How the Japanese Yakuza is Organized
How the Russian Mafia is Organized
The Methods Employed by the Japanese Yakuza
The Methods Employed by the Russian Mafia
History of the Japanese Yakuza
History of the Russian Mafia
Conclusion

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"The Russian Mafia has been around at least as long as its Yakuza counterpart. James O. Finckenauer writes that stealing the Czar's timber was not considered criminal during much of modern Russian history and professional criminals in the early years of the twentieth century conspired with Marxist political revolutionaries to overthrow first the Czar and then the short-lived revolutionary government that followed. While it is not clear, it appears as though the modern-day Russian Mafia was shaped by the exigencies of the Soviet-era Communist economy - an economy that often failed to provide adequately for its citizens. As a result, a 'shadow' economy sprang up, and it was one in which a criminal entrepreneurial class able to operate outside the law found the perfect climate in which to flourish."

Tags:organized crime, methods history culture brutality observations

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This paper examines the role of the Italian mafia as a business like any other, and its long history in the United States. The author discuses how the mafia's illegal and legal enterprises help propel our capitalist society, and how their ties with major labor unions enable them to dominate major industries. The paper also looks at how the Italian mafia works with other ethnic crime organizations, such as the Russian mafia, and Colombian drug cartels.

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"The mafia is a loose term in our country, as we as Americans are fascinated by the mysteriousness of it. Movies, books, plays, and now even a television series have been made depicting different real life stories regarding the mafia. The television show The Sopranos gives a great rendition about life in New Jersey as a mobster. This show allows viewers to see both sides of the story when thinking about gangsters. One is able to see their ruthless side in some situations, and then also the way they conduct business. Much of the business they conduct is with people who know what situation they are in, and are willing to accept the terms, based on a mutual agreement. In recent years, there have been several cases where a mafia member would go against their former family in order to lighten their jail sentence, breaking their code of conduct known as Omerta. The United States is a capitalist and free market society. The mafia helps in the expansion and existence of this capitalist society by their influences in legal and illegal businesses, with the help of political parties and leaders that are best placed to help them."

Tags:crimes, drugs, gambling, government, labor, laundering, loan, sharking, mob, money, organized, politicians, pornography, prostitution, unions