Conceptual Similarities; Distinct Difference: Exploring "the Gang' in Mainland China

被引：10

作者：

Atkinson-Sheppard, Sally ^{[1
]}

Hayward, Hannah ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Bath Spa Univ, Newton Pk Campus, Bath, Avon, England

来源：

BRITISH JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY | 2019年 / 59卷 / 03期

关键词：

gangs; organized crime; migration; China; YOUTH GANGS; ORGANIZED-CRIME;

D O I：

10.1093/bjc/azy051

中图分类号：

DF [法律]; D9 [法律];

学科分类号：

0301 ;

摘要：

This article discusses the gang' in Mainland China. By drawing on extensive observation, 99 qualitative interviews with criminal justice practitioners, NGO workers, academics, journalists, diplomats, community members and young people associated with gangs. The article considers the ways in which gangs are conceptualized in mainland China. The article uses the framework of conceptual similarities and distinct difference' to consider the ways in which Chinese gangs are similar to their counterparts around the world, but also how they differ. The article concludes by reflecting on the implications of this for law, legislation, policy and practice as well as global understandings of gangs and organized crime.

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页码：614 / 633

页数：20