an organized group of people, often associated with criminal activity or youth culture
Old Norse gangr (a going, journey)
The word has evolved from neutral group meanings to often negative connotations.
Gang rape discourse uses 'gang' to designate male group sexual violence; language treats collective male violence as inevitable. Historically erases women's resistance and frames victimization as passive reception.
Use 'gang' for organizational context (gang of laborers). For violence, specify the actual harm (group assault, rape, violence) rather than euphemizing through 'gang.'
["group (neutral)","collective (neutral)","coordinated assault (violence contexts)"]
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