Throughout my blog I have asked the question over and over. Why? Why do people participate in organizations like the mob? Well, in this article Megan Donely tells us why the idea of this group is enticing to outsiders. Basically, when someone is a part of a group, they often times lose their own self awareness. They become attached the the group and no longer think for themselves. The members become less likely to follow normal instincts and lose their sense of self. Groups like the mob have a tendency to draw you in and hold you with excitement, thrill, and danger. Most likely, these men would not commit these crimes alone. However, the feeling of safety and a mutual goal makes these crimes acceptable. This is the social psychology relevant to the violence and the mind of a mobster.
http://source.southuniversity.edu/examining-the-mob-mentality-31395.aspx
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