Describe the Role That the Ethnic-Based Group Known as the Chechens

question 22

Essay

Describe the role that the ethnic-based group known as the Chechens has had with the proliferation of organized crime activities in both Russia and beyond.

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Definitions:

Gender

A social construct that refers to a set of social roles, attitudes, and behaviours that describe people of different sexes.

Matriarchal Society

A society or organization wherein female leaders predominate, particularly in terms of social power and authority.

Functional Society

A society that operates effectively due to the well-structured interrelation of its institutions and practices meeting the needs of its members.

Gender Roles

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.