History of Organized Crime Within the United States

History of Organized Crime Within the United States
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Organizational criminals at all levels—global, national, or local—manage large, highly centralized businesses that engage in illicit activities for a variety of reasons, including financial gain. When compared to other selection methods, rational choice models are the most straightforward to put into effect. Since this approach may be applied in practically any situation, its versatility is one of its greatest advantages. Back in the mid-eighteenth century, when it was first proposed, the rational choice theory was referred to as the classical theory. Cesare Beccaria and Jeremy Bentham, two great criminologists, laid the groundwork for it. It is frequently referred to as "traditional" or "classical" criminology. People are independent agents capable of making rational decisions in most aspects of their lives, according to this theory The street gangs of the 1800s are seen to be the ancestors of today's organized crime syndicates. Organized crime, as we know it now, is made up of a group of criminals that work together to gain illegal and sometimes violent advantages via their criminal activities.
Contents History of Organized Crime Within the United States. 1 Abstract 2 Introduction. 3 Rational Choice Theory. 4 Rational Choice Theory and Organized Crime. 5 History of Organized Crime. 7 Conclusion. 12 References. 13
History of Organized Crime Within the United States
Introduction
People that are engaged in worldwide, national, or local organized crime run big enterprises that are highly centralized and participate in illegal activity for several reasons, including financial gain. These businesses are sometimes referred to as "organized crime syndicates." Even though organized crime is often considered illegal, political reasons may drive criminal organizations, such as terrorist groups, rebel forces, and separatists. Examples of such organizations include: When a criminal organization demands money from a store owner under the guise of "protection," what they are doing is compelling the store owner to do business with them. Street gangs have the potential to become organized enough to fit the more stringent requirements of organized crime, or they may already be regarded to be organized criminal groups. Depending on the particular group of criminals engaged, the network, way of life, and culture associated with an organized crime may all be referred to as the "underworld" or "gangland." According to sociologists, the term "mafia" refers to a managed criminal organization that is an alternative to the judicial system and a sort of quasi-authority.
According to the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, which was passed in the United States, the definition of structured crime is "the illegal conduct of a highly organized, disciplined gang." Racketeering is a phrase used to describe acts organized criminal groups carry out. The authorities in the United Kingdom estimate that there might be as many as 38,000 people participating in organized crime, and 6,000 distinct groups employ these individuals. Although other transnational criminal organizations have also...