The name Riot is of English origin and is primarily gender-neutral. It means "A Violent Crowd Disturbance." Riots are characterized by a group engaging in a violent public disturbance against authority, property, or people. The name Riot is associated with civil disorder, often arising from grievances, dissent, poverty, unemployment, governmental oppression, or conflicts between ethnic groups and religions. Riots can also result from frustration with legal channels for addressing grievances. The effects of riots can be extensive, causing property destruction, harm to individuals, and economic and political impacts. Riot control and laws are implemented by police forces, and rioting is considered an offense in many countries, with specific laws and penalties in place to address such behavior.