Family & Identity - The narrative explores the intertwined lives of a Calabrian family, highlighting tensions and ambiguities of personal identity against external narratives [1] - Betta, a 17-year-old from an 'Ndrangheta family, navigates the conflict between familial love and external perceptions of drug trafficking, murder, and violence [1] - Zia Rosa, living in Australia for 60 years, embodies the ambivalence of her family's connection to the 'Ndrangheta, managing the duality of her surname and ignoring negative perceptions of her brother [1] Crime & Social Issues - The report addresses the complexities of Calabrian realities intrinsically linked to the 'Ndrangheta, focusing on the disconnect between external portrayals and internal experiences within these families [3] - Bruno, Betta's boyfriend, was accused in Germany of being part of the 'Ndrangheta and money laundering, but was acquitted due to lack of evidence, highlighting the resentment towards both Italian and German states [2] - The stigmatization of communities with strong 'Ndrangheta presence fuels a cycle of victimhood and resentment, leading to a mentality of being under siege and trapped in a spiral of distrust towards institutions [4] Social & Economic Impact - The analysis points out that anti-mafia actions, while necessary, risk exacerbating the situation if not accompanied by an inclusive approach involving civil society [6] - The lack of alternatives and the failure to address the ambiguities faced by individuals in mafia families can fuel feelings of powerlessness, making them susceptible to manipulation by the 'Ndrangheta [6][7] - The study emphasizes the importance of valuing individuals and providing opportunities to prevent the desire for annihilation and survival in a "furnished hell" [8]