Sociology 2267A/B Chapter 8: chapter 8
22 Apr 2018
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Involvement with justice system begins with police investigation whether offence has taken place. - youth who fit stereotypical deviant (disrespectful, uncooperative, defiant etc) are more likely to be arrested significance of demeanor depends on seriousness of offence but also race. African american individuals more likely to be seen with this demeanour . African american youth expect the worst from police more defiant then police see them as more hostile than other youth. Carrington 71% of police said demeanor was important re diversionary matters. Visano young people believe that black youth are the focus of police harassment harass and oppress racial profiling in major cities situation is the same. Halifax 2 racial profiling cases before human rights tribunal black youth. Aboriginal youth located in areas with high levels of policing, increased chances of arrest. Hylton: some police hold stereotypical views of natives. Relationship between negative attitudes towards natives and fear of crime.
