RT Article
T1 Conceptual similarities; distinct difference: exploring ‘the gang’ in mainland China
JF The British journal of criminology
VO 59
IS 3
SP 614
OP 633
A1 Atkinson-Sheppard, Sally
A1 Hayward, Hannah
LA English
YR 2019
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1664656278
AB 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.
K1 Gangs
K1 Organized crime
K1 Migration
K1 China
K1 Organisierte Kriminalität
K1 Organisiertes Verbrechen
DO 10.1093/bjc/azy051