What gangs do mafia member join when they go to jail?

Question

I was watching a National Geographic film about American prisons. It said that prisoners would often join gangs in jail based on their race in order to gain protection. There were the whites, the blacks, the northern mexicans, and the southern mexicans. There was no mention of any Italians. Do they just join the white power guys or what? Can they do that if they're already in the mafia?

Answer 1

Nice answer Stephanie B! Can I visit your planet 1 day?

The Mafia will have their own groups or gangs inside, often teaming up with other mafiosa who they would kill if they met on the outside. Their financial clout and influence means they have no problem hiring other gangs to take care of security etc.

Answer 2

South Siders mexicans? or the Whites? both maybe?

Answer 3

When Mafiosos go to prison, they generally hangout with other members of their crime family that are already in the can, or members of different mafia families, or they hangout with business associates they know.

Answer 4

Hey Stunad!!! They don't need to join a gang because they already have power. They hang out with other Made guys. Have you not seen Good Fellas or Oz? Who in their right mind is going to f(_)ck with them? They own the streets as well as the screws in many cases. Another interesting fact is that many of Families have an ongoing business deal with the Mexicans (La Eme) who act as Bodyguards for high ranking Capos.