Part one of term paper
The Yakuza is a form of organized crime which is older than the Sicilian Mafia. With over 300 years of history, this Japanese form of “the mob” is perhaps the oldest in the world . However, When one thinks of “organized crime,” certain images come to mind. First and foremost we think of America’s Mafia as well as Italy’s La Cosa ...

Part two of term paper
... as the Mafia, and is just as strong, if not stronger. The group is yakuza. The Yakuza As indicated, the Yakuza has been in place for many years, as far back as the early 1600’s. The Japanese Yakuza is an all-male society. These individuals are misogynists. The only visible woman in the group is the bosses wife, referred to as the ane-san (older sister). However, despite attaining the same respect as the boss, she does not get involved in the day-to-day happenings of the group. Some of t ...