A gang box has two meanings in construction work: a large toolbox shared by workers and a metal or plastic box used to contain electrical components. Gang boxes vary in size and material, with plastic being more common in residential construction and metal being stronger and more versatile. Metal boxes can also serve as a […]
Two groups called the Gang of Six were formed in the US Senate, one in 2009 to address health care reform and the other in 2011 to avert a debt ceiling crisis. The term originated in China to describe a small group with power over the government. The first Gang of Six caused the failure […]
The Gang of Eight is a group of eight members of the US Congress who must be notified of all intelligence activities undertaken by the President and executive branch of government. This group is an alternative to briefing the entire Congressional Intelligence Committee, while complying with all national security laws. The National Security Act of […]
Prison gangs engage in criminal activity and have strict internal hierarchies. They may run entire prison systems and are often divided by race or outside affiliations. Initiation is brutal, and membership is for life. Even non-affiliated inmates may join for protection. Officials struggle to limit their power. A prison gang is a group of inmates […]
Chain gangs were groups of convicted criminals who were shackled together while performing forced labor, primarily in the American South in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The practice was linked to pre-Civil War Southern slavery practices and was used as a deterrent to crime. Inmates were leased to corporations or local governments, and […]
Gang markings are gestures used to identify gang members or allies. They can be threatening or used for peaceful passage. Gang signs have a long history and can be used by any society. Understanding gang signs can be helpful for safety in areas with gang problems. Gang markings are hand or body gestures used to […]
The term “gang” can refer to groups with a common purpose, but is often associated with street gangs involved in illegal activities. Gangs are organized with leaders and a hierarchy, and members share a common identity based on ethnicity, culture, class, religion or other factors. Gang violence has been a problem for many communities, and […]
