Week 7 - Ethnic Minorities

Question 1

How is the concept of ‘ethnic minority youth’ socially constructed?

Answer 1

Policies pertaining to immigration and
resettlement are primarily
constructed under the auspices of
“multiculturalism” in Australia,
although what this means is
sometimes contested.

Question 2

How are ethnic minority youth perceived by, and

interact with, the juvenile justice system?

Answer 2

The following social processes can
significantly impact upon the way the
juvenile justice system affects the
lives of young ethnic immigrants:
• Integration
• Incorporation
• Exclusion
• Vilification

Question 3

How are ethnic minority youth perceived?

Answer 3

- Negative and sensationalist media
reporting of ethnic minority youth
gangs terrorising communities in
Australia
- Stereotyping
-  The OTHER

Question 4

What measures are needed to address the problems faced by ethnic minority youth?

Answer 4

• Police interactions need to be more culturally sensitive
• Media sensationalism needs to be monitored and controlled
• Eradication of police profiling