Were there gangs in the medieval times?

The Coterel gang (also Cotterill, fl. c. 1328 – 1333) was a 14th-century armed group that flourished in the North Midlands of England. Membership of the Coterel gang increased as its exploits became more widely known; most of the new members were recruited locally, but others came from as far away as Shropshire.

What social groups were found in the medieval cities?

Medieval European settlements were controlled by a variety of hierarchically-organized social institutions such as political authorities, religious organizations, guilds, classes, and kinship groups operating across the urban system [1,3–6,19,63–65].

How were medieval cities organized?

The typical layout of a Medieval city included large structures not far from where the defensive walls were erected, a wide open space that stretched beside the protective buildings and homes normally located in the south-east. The walls had towers and moats. Cities followed a circular route.

How are gangs organized?

Gangs can be organized based upon race, ethnicity, territory, or money-making activities, and are generally made up of members ages 8 to 22. Members of gangs wear specific articles of clothing to be recognized as part of the group such as bandanas, hats, scarves of certain colors, or gang-related tattoos or symbols.

What was an outlaw in medieval times?

An outlaw was a man who had literally been put outside the protection of the law. Only men over 14 could be outlawed. Women were said to be ‘waived’ rather than outlawed although the practical outcome was the same.

What were the 3 social classes of the Middle Ages?

How was society structured in the Middle Ages? Medieval society was feudal, based on a rigid hierarchy and divided into three orders, or social classes: the nobles, the clergy and the peasants.

What were the communes proper?

At their heart, communes were sworn allegiances of mutual defense. When a commune formed, all participating members gathered and swore an oath in a public ceremony, promising to defend each other in times of trouble, and to maintain the peace within the city proper.

Who organized crime groups?

Organized crime and organized criminal groups

• the presence of a structured group of three or more people;
• the aim of committing one or more serious crimes;
• the profit-oriented nature of the group, in particular the purpose of obtaining a financial or material benefit.

What are the difference between gangs and organized crime?

Although little is known about the criminal activities of gangs, they likely differ considerably from organized crime, which focuses on material gain and therefore has a more hierarchical leadership structure1. The activities of gangs are usually more fragmented, opportunistic and based on individual contacts2.

What was a waived woman?

Women were said to be ‘waived’ rather than outlawed although the practical outcome was the same. Outlawry normally occurred as a consequence of a criminal or civil action, although the process could occasionally begin with a petition in parliament.