Test 3 Flashcards
(16 cards)
what is the most important group to a Chinese individual
family
what is a sponsor in OC
a person within the group that vouches for another person who wishes to join the group, who knows you will be cut out for it
what are the three sides of the triads triangle?
connects heaven, earth and man
where did the tongs first arrive in the united states?
san Francisco
Which city has the largest Chinese community in the united states?
New York
which is the only OMC that is uniquely American, no international chapter?
pagans
Which OMC has a large international presence?
hells angels
what is the drug of choice for OMC
meth
what is the drug of choice for the Yakuza
amphetamines
What are one percenters?
the 1% of motorcycle riders who are law breakers, who are proud to admit it
do the hells angels and other OMC exhibit a bureaucratic structure?
yes
t/f most Asian gangs in the us are the last leg of the national heroin ring
true
t/f some Asian gangs are engaged in less violence, but more profitable crimes such as sweat shops
true
from the Russian OC perspective, who doesn’t respect them?
the Chechens
T/f Chechens have a strong bond of family loyalty
true
why is respect so important?
It is held to an extremely high standard
