CC100 Lecture 7: Introduction to Criminology Oct 4th 2016
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Ghomeshi case - well known celebrity accused, victims came forward very publicized case. Average case doesn"t go public after report is done. Rely on the media to form a reality, can give interpretations of events that are incorrect. Once people go to prison, there is no longer an interest in them or their convictions. Rodney king - stopped by the police, was beaten. King must have been doing something wrong. Symbolic assailant (steven boks) - for police officers young african. British males are the symbolic assailant, person most likely to seriously injure or kill you. Police are labelling people based on their skin colour. Primary labelling - ex. child labelled by a teacher as a problem, they feel like they"ll never get any positive reinforcement - Master status - alcoholic, prostitute ; you know all you need to know about the person, actions towards them are based on that. ex.
