1. Mob violence is defined by Free Dictionary as, “A disturbance of the peace by several persons, assembled and acting with a common intent in executing a lawful or unlawful enterprise in a violent and turbulent manner.” Riots, vigilantism, and flash mobs are examples of this violence.
a.
I think that mob violence exists for
a few reasons. One reason is because group violence can be a lot more effective
than people acting independently when trying to get a point across, such as in
a protest. I think group activity gives people a sense of belonging and safety.
They may feel powerful together. Mob violence can be used in an offensive of
defensive manner.
In the article, “The Race Riot…and the Media Cover-Up,” by
Colin Flaherty, he explains how a riot was completely ignored by the police and
public in Wilmington, Delaware. On August
5, 2012 police were called to the scene of a so called “back-to-college party”
at a warehouse in a usually orderly suburb.
There were reportedly 800 people fighting and firing guns
and damaging property. There was no police report filed, or any arrests made. When
Flaherty tried to contact police for information he received little
cooperation. The author of the article did some research and came across a
Facebook page for the event. The event was made and put on for black people.
This was the second annual event. Both ended in gun firing, violence, and
property damage. One person was shot both times.
This year, the party took place two weeks after a minister
was attacked by a black mob nearby. Flaherty goes on to explain how a member of
the City Council stated that anyone who opposed President Obama was racist. A
local black minister also said that this mob violence is the outcome of 400
years of oppression.
a.
In addition to the basics, tell us
about the societal conditions. What was going on before the violence happened?
b.
How is the violence discussed by the
media…which group/people are the victims? Offenders?
3.
The Outsiders is a movie about a gang of young boys that
grow up in a violent war between their group of friends and a rival gang of
rich kids.
“Rio”t by 2 Chainz is a song where the rapper threatens to ‘start
a riot’ if anyone tries to mess with him and his posse.
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