Ethnicity and Crime

How is racism an explanation?

Neo Marxists Gilroy say crime committed by black people is resistance to racism rather than inherent criminality, Hall et al argues moral panics about black muggers were exaggerated by the media to divert from capitalism

How is institutional racism an explanation?

MacPherson report (1999) concluded that Stephen Lawrence case had been dealt in a racist manner compared to if he was white.

Rainer (2000) canteen culture of police involves suspicion and racist humour.

How is poverty an explanation ?

Left realists lea and young show higher rates of relative deprivation amongst ethnic minorities making them more vulnerable as victims or to committing crime and receiving custodial sentences.

How is the media an explanation?

Hall et al (1978) shows how media often emphasises “Asian grooming gangs” Muslim terror I’m and black gang culture creating selective amplification.

How is socialisation an explanation?

New right such as Murray and Sewell believe lone parenting is higher in some communities which leads to less male role models as well as cultural deprivation where boys develop hyper masculinity to gain status.

How is inaccurate data an explanation?

Interactionist Cicourel states CJS processes selective judgement meaning some groups are more likely to be labelled as criminal.

What is ethnicity?

a social group's shared cultural identity, which is based on aspects like language, religion, traditions, history, and heritage.

What was the Stephen Lawrence case? How does it demonstrate racism?

He was killed in a racist attack in 1993 while waiting for a bus, macpherson report showed that it had been dealt with in a racist manner compared to if he was white.

What act allows police to stop and search?

Policies and criminal evidence act 1984 - gives police the right to stop anyone they believe is associated with crime.

What did Mark Daly the secret policeman find?

Uncovered graphic images of police officers engaging in racist behaviour with one reporting that “Stephen Lawrence deserved to die“

What did Mark Dalys’ study result in?

10 police officers resigned, 12 disciplined and 3 police trainers removed