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Racial Prejudice And Support By Whites For Police Use Of Force : A Research Note, Steven E. Barkan, Steven F. Cohn
Racial Prejudice And Support By Whites For Police Use Of Force : A Research Note, Steven E. Barkan, Steven F. Cohn
Sociology School Faculty Scholarship
The use of force by police in a democratic society continues to be controversial. Despite the theoretical and practical importance of police use of force, little is known about the sources of public attitudes toward it. Recent research suggests that whites' approval of police use of force may derive partly from racial prejudice against African Americans. In this paper we test this possibility with data from the 1990 General Social Survey and find that negative stereotypes of African Americans contribute to whites' support for police use of excessive force. We also address the theoretical and pragmatic significance of our findings.
Um Observes Mlk's Birthday, Paul Livingstone
Um Observes Mlk's Birthday, Paul Livingstone
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding the University of Maine Faculty Senate agreeing to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday. Also, includes the agenda for the Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebrations at the University.