Which of the following is not true about relations between minorities and the police?

a. Police and minorities often experience a mutual self-fulfilling prophecy where each expects the worst of the other
b. Police officers have the role of being agents of control during minority protests
c. Police are less likely to be prejudiced against minorities than most other members of society
d. Police may overreact or treat people of different groups differently in situations of social unrest


ANS: c

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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