Other Theories of Racism Flashcards
What is the impact on black communities if police harshly treat black people?
They will harshly treat whole black communities
Which sociologists argued black communities had experienced harsh policing since the 1970s?
Phillips and Bowling
Name a form of policing that officers are more likely to use on black people
Stop and search
What stereotype do police officers use for stopping black people in cars?
‘Driving while black’
What did police officers assume when Black youths were driving expensive cars?
That they had stolen them
Who said a canteen culture exists in the police force?
Reiner
What is a value developed in canteen culture?
Racism
What is a canteen culture?
When the interactions between police officers creates a set of norms and values followed in the workplace
What would Reiner say is a reason for higher stop and search rates among ethnic minorities?
Canteen Culture
What would Right Realists argue about military-style policing in black communities?
It helps to reduce crime
What type of policing do Right Realists believe should be implemented?
Zero-tolerance policing
Who said crime was a rational choice?
Clarke
Why did Clarke say crime was a rational choice?
The rewards of committing a crime outweigh the costs
What will happen to the costs of crime in relation to the rewards if zero-tolerance policing is introduced?
The costs will outweigh the rewards
What is zero-tolerance policing?
When the police report on every crime that happens, disregarding if it is a small or a large crime
