Ethnicity Flashcards
What does the statistic about Afro-Caribbean people suggest regarding their representation in the prison population?
Afro-Caribbean people are seven times more likely to be in prison than white people
This statistic raises questions about crime rates and the potential biases in the criminal justice system.
How much more likely are Afro-Caribbean people to be stopped and searched by the police compared to white people?
Seven times more likely
This statistic indicates potential racial profiling within law enforcement.
What are some questions raised about the validity of crime statistics related to ethnic groups?
- Do Afro-Caribbean people commit more crime?
- Is the criminal justice system racist?
- Do the statistics exaggerate crime among particular ethnic groups?
- Do they reflect policing practices and biases?
These questions highlight the complexity of interpreting crime statistics.
What do Phillips and Bowling suggest about police officers’ perceptions of ethnic minorities?
Many officers hold negative stereotypes about ethnic minorities as criminals
This can lead to targeted policing practices.
What is a self-fulfilling prophecy in the context of crime statistics?
Police arrest a disproportionate amount of black criminals, reinforcing stereotypes
This can also work in reverse for other ethnic groups.
What accusation is made against the court system regarding defendants?
The court system has been accused of favoring white middle class defendants
This suggests systemic bias in legal proceedings.
What does Gilroy argue about the concept of black criminality?
The idea of black criminality is a myth created by stereotypes
Gilroy argues that ethnic minorities are criminalized by the justice system.
What is relative deprivation in the context of crime and ethnicity?
The idea that people feel deprived compared to others in society
This can lead to feelings of frustration and potential criminal behavior.
What does Hall suggest about unemployment among young black men?
High unemployment leads some to opt out of mainstream society and turn to crime
This highlights the socio-economic factors influencing crime.
What demographic factor is statistically associated with higher rates of young offending among Afro-Caribbean youth?
Being raised in single-parent families (60%)
This family structure is linked to increased likelihood of offending.
What cultural factor may influence deviant behavior in different communities?
Different cultures may have norms and values that conflict with mainstream society
An example is the Rastafarian view on marijuana.
What is status frustration, and how is it related to racism?
Status frustration is caused by racism, leading to feelings of marginalization
This can contribute to criminal behavior as a form of resistance.
What does Neo-Marxism suggest about resistance to oppression among ethnic minorities?
Resistance has roots in anti-colonial struggles and is criminalized by the British state
This perspective views political struggles as being mischaracterized as criminal activity.
