Social Distribution Of Crime: Ethnicity Flashcards
What does the Macpherson report (1999) address?
Institutional racism in the police
This report highlights the systemic issues of racism within police institutions.
What was the significance of the Stephen Lawrence case?
Highlighted institutional racism in police forces
The case became a pivotal moment in discussions about racism and policing in the UK.
According to the New Right perspective, what discourages ethnic minorities?
Lack of father figure and pressures from the underclass
This perspective suggests that these factors contribute to crime and delinquency among ethnic minorities.
Who discussed delinquent subcultures and gangs?
Cohen
Cohen’s research focuses on the formation of subcultures within delinquent groups.
What does the Scarman report (1981) highlight?
Racial attitudes towards South Asians
The report reveals disparities in how different ethnic groups are treated and perceived.
How much more likely are Afro-Caribbeans to be victims of racially motivated attacks compared to South Asians?
36 times more likely
This statistic emphasizes the vulnerability of different ethnic groups to racially motivated violence.
According to the CSEW, who is more likely to be victims of crime?
Black and Asian people
The Crime Survey for England and Wales indicates higher victimization rates among these groups.
What is the incarceration disparity between Black people and white people?
Black people are three times more likely to be sent to prison
This statistic reflects systemic biases in the criminal justice system.
What does ‘labelling theory’ suggest about public perceptions of Black people?
They are targeted by public institutions
This theory posits that societal labels can influence how individuals are treated by institutions.
What is the impact of stereotypes on young males in relation to stop and search practices?
Increased likelihood of being stopped and searched
Stereotypes contribute to discriminatory practices in policing.
Fill in the blank: The _______ report highlighted institutional racism in the police.
Macpherson report
This report is a key document in understanding police racism.
True or False: Black people are less likely to be convicted of an offense compared to white people.
False
The statistics indicate similar conviction rates, but sentencing outcomes differ.
