Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Inequality and Stratification Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
- Publication
- Publication Type
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Inequality and Stratification
Race And Public Policy In Maine: Past, Present, And Future, James Myall
Race And Public Policy In Maine: Past, Present, And Future, James Myall
Maine Policy Review
Maine’s bicentennial year is an appropriate moment to reflect on the historical legacy of public policy in Maine. In particular, the impact of historic policy decisions on people of color in the state is widely overlooked, perhaps because of Maine’s historical whiteness. This piece will show that, like the rest of the United States, Maine has a history of state-sanctioned discrimination, the consequences of which resonate today. Policymakers need to understand the harmful legacy of racist public policy in Maine if they are to avoid perpetuating those inequalities. Further, this piece will argue that it is not enough for lawmakers …
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.
Letter To Chancellor Mcneil From Madeleine Giguère, Madeleine Giguère
Letter To Chancellor Mcneil From Madeleine Giguère, Madeleine Giguère
Franco-American Centre Franco-Américain 50th Anniversary
Letter from Associate Professor Madeleine Giguère to UMS Chancellor Donald McNeil documenting discrimination against Franco Americans and asking that the UM System's Affirmative Action Program target Franco Americans.