SOC SCI 164C Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Mesa, Solitary Confinement, Mexican Mafia
6 Mar 2016
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02/02/2016 (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) Adapted from the costra nostra (ny) italian mafia. Surenos, rival general public know the symbol. It is a right that is earned to wear it (tattoo) Alpha male personality: if you are with many males, there is going to (cid:1) (cid:1) be conflict (cid:1) Members are recruited by the eme only; no application. Looking for those who are violent and show leadership ability. God father is your sponsor: padrino (cid:1) (cid:1) Cannot be a coward, rat, raise hand against another member without permission. Cannot be a homosexual, sleep with another member"s wife or gf. Politicking = use of eme rules against another member; winner in. The mexican mafia has three factions that are considered official part. Depending on social-political status, a member can break the rules; Mexican mafia is a trans gang ( mexico and guatemala ) Rival of eme: lechugas (lettuce) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
