It has been argued “that police and minorities should be viewed as distinct groups dynamically and intractably opposed, and that police brutality is an outcome and a symptom of that relationship.” How does this situation exacerbate discrimination?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Each group stereotypes the other; police see minorities as a threat and minorities see police as authoritarian racists.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a “negative change in behavior” that the National Gang Center found to influence the chance that an individual would join a gang?

A. missing their 11 p.m. curfew B. improved academic performance C. starting to call the police “pigs” and other insulting names D. refusing to go to basketball practice

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Which of the following individuals would not be considered part of the local legal culture?

A. Bailiff B. Judge C. Attorney D. Clerks E. Criminal defendant

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“What time did you go to bed on Saturday?” is a good example of what type of question?

A) Clarifying open-ended question B) Reinforcing behavior C) Follow-up question D) Closed-ended question

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Crimes defined by public health frequently contemplate a low level of intent, frequently imposing a standard of ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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