Sociology 364 - context

What is Christian identity?

A highly distorted version of the Bible often associated with hate cine

According to Christian identity teachings how is God's creation organized?

Based on a hierarchy, with Adam at the top and the animals below

Who was the first person created by God according to Christian identity beliefs

Adam

How are non-whites classified in Christian identity ideology

As subhuman less intelligent with IQ's around 50 comparedto the normal100.

What is the supposed root meaning of Adam

Rosy colored face, implying Adam was white

What job did God give Adam after creation

To name every creature on earth,implying whites were meant to rule the world

In Christian identity who are considered the master race

Whites

Who were Adam and Eve's first three children

Cain, Abel, Seth

Accordin to Christian identity what happened to Abel

Abel was murdered by his brother Cain.

Who are Abel's offspring according to Christian identity

God 's children

Where did Abels children live?

West & north Europe

Who are Cain'S offspring considered to be?

Satan's children

Who did Cain'S Satan children include?

Evil less intellegent,jews, non -whites and homosexuals

What are some indicators of satanic involvement

Creation of new symbols, letters, signsheavy metal ouija board I Halloween role-playing

How many tiers of there are of satanic churches?

Three tiers

What is the first tier of satanic churches?

Large, formal, professional (large churches)

What is the second tier of satanic churches?

Developing churches, may evolve to tier 1or3

What is the third tier of satanic churches

Small few members, self created rituals (small churches)

Which tier is the most resourceful?

Tier I

Which tier is the least resourceful ‘“

Tier 3

What is one parallel between mainstream Christian and satanic churches

The teaching of the trinity Passover, and identity

What is the teaching of the trinity?

The holy father, the holy son, and the Holy Spirit

What is identity in parallel churches

Jesus is lamb and Satan is goat

What does the satanic symbol the pentagram represent

Represents power

According to satainists who is the most powerful

Satan himself

What are the five elements on the pentagram

Spirit, water, fire, earth, air

What does the satanic symbol the baphomet represent

Represents two horns, Satans identity

What to the horns in the baphomet differientiate

The difference between the goat (Satan)and the lamb ( Jesus)

What does the santonic symbol the cross of Negotiation represent

It represents the defeat of Christianity

What does the satanic symbol of the cross of confusion represent

The validity of Christianity is questioned

What does the satanic symbol anti-justice represent

Lawlessness.

What are the last two parts of the satanic movement

Dates, colors& numbers

What type of groups fall under destructive groups

Hate groups, satanic churches, religious cults

What are some characteristics of destructive groups

Brainwashingcentralized leadership,isolation, total loyalty and dedicationpersonal life replaced by group life, conduct codes leaders have absolute authority

How is leadership structured in destructive groups?

Leaders have absolute authority god-like status and are dictators

What is the social hierarchy in destructive groups?

Young males over elderly men, men over women,

What is the white or black perspective

If you aren't my fiend then you're my enemy

Is violence justified in destructive groups?

Yes

What family background do most gang members come from?

Dysfunctional families with parents who are social diveants

What can parents who are social dieviants can't do

Cont properly supervise their children

What opportunities do children from dysfunctional families hare?

Many opportunities to Lear deviant or criminal behavior

How many people does a group need to be considered a gang

At least three people

Where do most gangs concentrate?

In criminogenic environments

What are common aspects of a criminogenic enviormest

In the ghetto, lack of employment, poverty, formal social control is weak

Are most gangs mobile or immobile?

Most gangs are immobile and try to control the grea that they are in.

Are there some gangs that are mobile?

Yes those gangs are far more aggressive

Can most gangs be led by absentee leadership

No, only structured gangs con be led like that

How do most gangs earn income?

Through underground economies

What are underground economies

Economies that are illegal and not government controlled

Are most gangs ideological

No, most gangs are ideology free

How were street gangs before the 1960'S

Homogenous, blacks didn't recruit whites,gangs didn't recruit females

How were street gangs after the 1960'S

Become heterogenous,blacks started to recruit whites, gangs started to recruit females

What are structured gangs

Gangs that are more resourceful , organized, kept a low profileand had organized crime

How-do structured gangs differ from ordinary gangs when incomes to income

Structured gangs rely on legitimate businesses for income

Compared to ordinary gangs how do structured gangs get relationships

They have relationships with corrupt law enforcement

Do structured gangs have a long life span?

Yes

What is the agin out-phenomenon in gangs

Most gang members quit after young adulthood around 25) to establish social relations and legitimate income sources

Do most gangs nave initiation ceremonies or stable leadership

No most do not

Where do gangs usually concentrate their activities

In crime hotspots and during peak hours of gang activity

Who is considered the father of gangology

F. Thrasher

What are the five different types of street gangs according to thraser

Diffuse, solidified, average, criminal, conventional

What are some characteristics of diffuse gangs

Small population, no stable leadership short lifespan

What is the least resourceful gang according to thrasher

Diffuse gangs

What was the most resourcefyl gang according to thrasher

Higher population than diffused gangsstable leadership

How many members do diffuse gangs have?

Few members

What type of leadership do diffuse gangs have?

An unstable leadrship

What length of lifespan do diffuse gangs have?

They have a short lifespan

What is the population of slodified gangs compared to diffuse gangs

More members

What type of leaderhasip do solidifed gangs have?

A stable leadership

What are solidifed gangs lifespan compared to diffuse gangs?

Have a longer lifespan

Do solidfied gangs have a source of income?

Yes they have a stable source of income

How do solidifed gangs compare to diffuse gangs when it comes to resouceses

Solidifed gangs are more resourceful

What type of people are criminal gangs made up of?

professional criminals

How are criminal gangs organzied?

Orginized crime group and have a secret society

What type of people are typically found in conventionalized gangs?

Unsupervised children

What are conventional gangs also called?

Emergent gangs/developing gangs

What can conventionlazied gangs transform into 

Social groups

Who developed the typology of gangs in the 1960s?

Richard Cloward & Lloyd Ohlin

What are the 3 gang types in Cloward & Ohlin’s typology?

Criminal, Conflict, Retreatist

What is the main orientation of Criminal gangs?

Wealth/property oriented

What types of crimes do Criminal gangs commit according to Cloward & Ohlin?

Property crimes (e.g., theft, burglary)

What is the main goal of Criminal gangs,  according to Cloward & Ohlin??

Economic gain

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What is the main orientation of Conflict gangs?

Power/violence oriented

What types of crimes do Conflict gangs commit?

Violent crime

What is the main orientation of Retreatist gangs?

Pleasure/escape oriented

What is the main goal of Retreatist gangs?

Avoiding work/law, pursuing pleasure

What is the "underclass" in gang theory?

A group below the upper, middle, and lower class

What do underclass people have trouble improving?

They struggle to improve education, skills, and social networks.

What factors contribute to the underclass being unable to improve their situation?

Lack of access to education, skills, social networks, and experiences of racism/exclusion.

In gang theory, what belief about race contributes to exclusion?

The idea that some races are superior and others are inferior.

What three elements is gang behavior based on?

Ideology, organized structures, and lifespan.

How does ideology affect gang behavior?

The more a gang identifies with a political or religious ideology, the greater the possibility of hate crime.

How does organized structure affect leadership in gangs?

It allows the gang to be led in absentee fashion

How does organized structure affect business control?

It allows the gang to control legitimate businesses.

How does organized structure affect criminal evolution?

Increases the likelihood a gang will evolve into an organized crime group.

How does organized structure affect law enforcement relationships?

It enables patron–client ties with law enforcement authorities.

How does organized structure affect the justice system?

It increases the ability of gangs to influence or affect the justice system.

How does lifespan relate to gangs in poor/disorganized areas?

The longer an area remains poor/disorganized, the more likely gangs will form and have long lifespans.