The influence of gangs

The collective behavior of groups has both positive and negative effects on the development of society. As a new group gathering behavior, mobs are naturally included.

Collective behavior can form a new atmosphere and establish new norms. In the face of unexpected events, collective action can form a new norm because there is no preparation in advance and there is no norm to follow-whether it is 9. 1 1 or the blackout that happened in new york some time ago, people gather on the streets actively and actively create a rescue system without organization and leadership center, which is a new model of voluntary cooperation among strangers. If these new norms formed in an emergency are proved to be effective and beneficial to society, they can be accepted by society, replace the old norms, or make up for the original shortcomings. From a certain point of view, this new behavior of thugs has brought people back to the real world from the virtual space of the network, which undoubtedly satisfies the instinct of human beings to communicate with each other and maintain society. If this kind of behavior can be accepted by people through the test of life and the advocacy of public opinion, a new behavior pattern and social atmosphere can be formed.

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Moreover, the collective behavior triggered by the indignation against social inequality, injustice, irrationality, corruption and darkness may become the spark of revolution and ignite the raging flame of struggle with reactionary forces. In this regard, Howard Reingold pointed out in the book "Smart Mob-The Next Social Revolution" published in July 2002: "... in addition to fun, (mob behavior) also led to a large-scale social and political revolution." He cited the example that in 200 1 year, Filipinos gathered a million people to protest against former President Estrada through text messages, which eventually led to his stepping down. In addition, there are similarities between the gathering outside the WTO meeting in Seattle and Nigeria's protest against the Miss World election.

From the negative impact, the collective behavior beyond social norms will inevitably impact the existing social values and norms system, making it lose its original restrictive or relaxing role. In this sense, the influence of affray will rise to the height of the whole social values.