Yakuza Membership : A Historical Analysis and Theoretical Application

• 영문명: Yakuza Membership : A Historical Analysis and Theoretical Application
• 발행기관: 아시아경찰학회
• 저자명: Nathan R. Moran Robert D. Hanser
• 간행물 정보: 『ASIAN POLICING』Vol.2 No.1, 66~88쪽, 전체 23쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 행정학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2004.01.01

영문 초록

  This work provides an initial portrayal of the historical evolution of the Japanese Yakuza, providing the reader with a general notion of the Yakuza subculture’s development. From this point, theoretical applications are utilized to explain why individuals acculturated in Japanese mainstream society may choose to enter a subculture of crime and violence. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is employed as the primary theory in explaining initial selection and life-long membership within the Japanese Yakuza subculture. The contention is that members of the Yakuza have both extrinsic and intrinsic needs that are met by the unique structure of the Yakuza subculture. Thus, membership attraction may go well beyond simple monetary rewards that are often associated with organized crime elements.

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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
YAKUZA ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY
BEYOND THE HISTORY: WHY DO THEY JOIN?
MASLOW’S NEED HIERARCHY APPLIED TO THE YAKUZA INDIVIDUAL
LIMITATIONS
CONCLUSION
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