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Crime in Contemporary Society - Organised Crime | A-Level Sociology

The types of organised crime are explored and illustrated in this A-Level Sociology video in our series on Crime in Contemporary Society. VIDEO TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Introduction to Organized Crime in Contemporary Society 00:32 - Historical Examples of Organized Crime Syndicates 01:06 - Organized Crime in the Global Era and its Impact on GDP 01:38 - Trafficking as a Form of Organized Crime 02:11 - Involvement of Organized Crime in Cybercrime 02:45 - Globalization and the Rise of Organized Crime Networks 03:16 - Money Laundering and Investment in the West 03:48 - Human Trafficking and Challenges in Prosecution 04:16 - Influence of Organized Crime in Conflict Minerals Trade 04:46 - The Role of Organized Crime in the UK 05:20 - Regional Organized Crime in the UK and Global Connections 05:52 - Conclusion VIDEO SUMMARY This video examines the impact of globalization on organized crime in contemporary society. It begins by discussing the historical existence of organized crime syndicates such as the Sicilian Mafia, Triads, and Yakuza. With the era of globalization, organized crime syndicates have grown significantly, generating a substantial percentage of global GDP through various criminal activities. Examples of organized crime in the global era include trafficking, which encompasses the illegal transport of goods across international borders, including drugs, people, arms, and counterfeit goods. Cybercrime, particularly hacking, phishing scams, and identity fraud, is another form of organized crime in the digital age. The video explains that the fall of communism and the subsequent growth of free trade and reduced state spending created opportunities for former secret police servicemen to establish their own criminal networks, commonly referred to as "mcmafias." These networks exploited their military connections to engage in activities such as arms trade and resource exploitation, often in conflict-ridden areas. Money laundering and investments in Western cities, like London, allowed organized crime syndicates to legitimize their earnings. Contemporary examples of organized crime include human trafficking and the export of conflict minerals like coltan. The difficulties in prosecuting global crimes, as well as the exploitation of unclear definitions, are highlighted. The video also touches on the influence of global criminal networks on criminal operations in the UK, particularly in the drug and weapons trade. KEY TERMS IN THE VIDEO Organized Crime, Globalization, Trafficking, Modern Slavery, Cybercrime, Sicilian Mafia, Triads, Yakuza, Money Laundering, Human Trafficking, Conflict Minerals, Free Trade, Money Laundering, Criminal Networks, Gangs, Opium Production. #alevelsociology #aqasociology #organisedcrime