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A2 Sociology - Ethnicity & Crime

A2 Sociology - Ethnicity & Crime

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12th Grade

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21 Slides • 18 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Why is it important to review the evidence about links between ethnicity and crime?

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To challenge stereotypes and misconceptions

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To support existing prejudices

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To ignore social issues

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To promote discrimination

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Multiple Choice

What is the main issue being highlighted in the interaction between the police officers in the image?

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Racial stereotyping in policing

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Police training procedures

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Proper search techniques

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Community policing initiatives

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors are mentioned as possible reasons for differences in stop & search and imprisonment rates?

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Police strategies

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Stereotyping

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Discrimination by judges

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All of the above

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Multiple Choice

In the case of Stephen Lawrence, what were some of the failures by the police as described in the image?

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Failure to offer appropriate first aid

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Assuming the crime was gang related

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Delaying justice for suspects

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All of the above

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Fill in the Blank

The Macpherson Report concluded that the investigation into Stephen Lawrence's killing was marred by professional incompetence, institutional ___, and a failure of leadership.

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Multiple Choice

Based on the IOPC Report 2022, what types of offensive behavior were discovered among police officers?

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Racist and sexist messages

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Homophobic language

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Bullying and harassment

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All of the above

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Multiple Choice

According to Left Realism, what are the main reasons for higher involvement of young black men in street crime compared to other groups?

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Marginalisation, Relative Deprivation, Sub cultural response

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Racist policing, Lack of education, Poor housing

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Peer pressure, Lack of opportunities, Family breakdown

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Media influence, Economic growth, Urbanization

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors identified by Left Realism as contributing to ethnic differences in crime rates?

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Marginalisation

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Relative deprivation

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Delinquent subcultures

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Canteen culture

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Multiple Choice

How does relative deprivation impact ethnic minority groups according to the Runnymede Trust 2025 statistics?

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It leads to higher levels of poverty among ethnic minority children.

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It increases wealth among ethnic minority households.

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It reduces unemployment rates for ethnic minorities.

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It eliminates economic exclusion for minorities.

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Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: According to Lea & Young, statistics show real differences in offending between ethnic groups caused by ___ and relative deprivation.

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Multiple Choice

According to labelling theory, why are ethnic minorities more likely to be labelled as criminal?

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Due to a racist police force and Criminal Justice system

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Because they commit more crimes than white people

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Because of higher levels of poverty

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Due to lack of education

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Multiple Choice

According to Bowling and Phillips (2002), what is one consequence of police officers holding negative stereotypes against ethnic minority criminals?

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Increased community trust

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Targeted stop and search on ethnic minorities

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Higher police salaries

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More police training

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Fill in the Blank

According to Sharp and Budd (2005), black offenders are more likely to have been arrested, gone to court, and convicted despite their ___ levels of offending.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects Gilroy's (1982) argument about the myth of black criminality?

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Black criminality is accurately represented in statistics.

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Most crimes by Black individuals are politically driven and resist White Rule.

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Statistics are unbiased and reflect reality.

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Lea & Young's views are correct.

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Multiple Choice

Which aspects does Neo-Marxism stress to illustrate the criminalisation of ethnic minorities, according to the slides?

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Economic theory and functionalism

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Marxist and interactionist theory

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Feminist and postmodernist theory

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Structuralism and realism

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Multiple Choice

According to Hall, what was the effect of the moral panic regarding Black criminality in the 1970s?

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It led to economic reform.

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It created a distraction from the wider economic crisis.

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It reduced crime rates.

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It improved media representation of minorities.

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Multiple Choice

How did the government, media, and police responses to economic recession contribute to the criminalisation of young Black men and working-class groups?

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By focusing on economic reforms and reducing unemployment

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By increasing public attention on Black criminality and deploying more police in certain areas

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By providing more educational opportunities for ethnic minorities

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By reducing media coverage of street robberies

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors that may be referenced as evidence for differences in criminality among ethnic groups?

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Institutional racism and stereotyping within the CJS

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Policing and stop and search practices

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Media amplification and moral panic

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All of the above

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