Crime- Institutionalized thugs?

The relation between crime and globalisation is incredibly intricate and complex. There is no one way to explain and decode the relation. This is simply because the impact that globalisation has on the society is so great at so many different levels. To look at crime which is relational to globalisation one cannot help but note a similar impact. But is the increase of crime in this environment a by- product of globalisation or is it an evolution, similar to how society has progressed?
It’s easier to consider the former as crime has proven to have become more widespread as individuals moved from thier home towns to the cities in search of the promise of a better life. However on occasions when this promise was not realised, it has lead to the rise of a group of individuals who are away from the elements which they have found comfortable, developing a sense of dislocation. Of course this sense of dislocation does not necessarily mean that they will lead to a life of crime, taken as a factor on its own it’s not very apparent that this could be a root cause of crime and its associated developing sophistication. However when dislocation is considered in a society that is fast moving and developing economically new factors have to be considered and this further enhances the acute problem of dislocation. Often times, this leads to a level of poverty as the new migrants are not able to secure jobs that would allow them to successfully flourish in the urban setting. Leading to urban poverty, among others. This phenomenon of poverty develops several traits into the group of individuals. I think the most important factor is the marginalisation of these individuals which causes them to find solace in the plight of the rest of their community. A barrier is developed between them and the larger society and this creates a society in itself. Hence with the seeds of marginalisation sown into the thinking of the individuals, a new found solidarity develops and this could lead to damaging implications on the rest of society. The values that society has is subscribed to it as a whole package but rather in parts, with the poor and marginalised picking values that they can subscribe to at that particular frame in time while others are taken at entirely different level. The material wealth of society for example, becomes a value that is practised on an entirely different level. Since these individuals are not able to gain these items they develop alternative methods of obtaining them, such as through theft and robbery. Essentially they are still hold the same value true however, the application is entirely different. Imagine however what would be the implication of an organisation of people who hold the same values and ideas.
As seen in the phenomenon that is MS13, the poor and in poverty unite under a cause that appeals to them and they engage in a sense of revolt on society in general. The demarcation of territories and emerging gang violence are just some of the activities this group engages in and its members are willing participants because of the fact they no longer hold on to the values of the society at large and hence there is little need to play by the rules that society has set. Therefore activities such as vice and violence, shunned by society becomes a common trait that engages thus group. This group slowly develops and institution of its own, politically and economically. Similar to other societal institutions this group seeks to enhance its legitimacy and exercise its power by the use of violence and more importantly the development of products and services to cater to the poor. Hence the group has initiation ceremonies to develop a sense of belonging and kinship, to emphasize the importance and legitimacy of the organization. The practices of initiation are not the concern here but rather the fact that an initiation exists suggests that the institution seeks legitimacy. The development of products and services seeks to further expand the need for this institutions, the provision of drugs and prostitution among others, allows the organization to be able to appeal to those members of the community who do not necessary have a thirst of violence and a rebel inclination towards recognised society. Nonetheless they too require this group to survive. Let’s not forget the employment factor as well. The fact that these products and services exist means that there is also the need for a workforce to ensure the chain of goods and services is sufficiently staffed and continues to be efficient.
From the factors listed, it becomes clear that globalisation has in fact brought about the development of crime, more importantly organised crime. But the idea that crime has increased because of globalisation, that it is a by-product might not be completely accurate as undoubtedly globalisation has given crime a new dimension of motivation and it is this increased motivation towards crime taken collectively that has provided a more alarming implication, the development of crime as an institution whose roles and functions increasingly mimic the institutions of society. With the development of institutions it becomes natural that a micro-society develops that becomes an entity of its own, with its own rules, its own values, and its own identity. The problem of crime would then evolve from, How to stop it to how to live with it.