Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Race discrimination--United States; Discrimination in criminal justice administration; African Americans;
Abstract
African Americans are overrepresented in the criminal justice system and known to experience disadvantages in society because of their race/ethnicity. In an effort to understand the barriers that hinder African Americans from equal opportunity; this study explores the possible factors that account for the disparities against the African American population in the criminal justice system and other areas in society. The current studies that exist utilize qualitative and quantitative interviews to collect the perceptions and experiences of African Americans with law enforcement. Findings revealed disparities particularly in the criminal justice system; the disparities are present in traffic tops, arrest, and sentencing. The disparities also exist in numerous areas in society such as academia and socioeconomic status. These disparities illustrate the systematic issues persons in African Americans community may face that prevent them from being fully functioning, adequate, and successful citizens. Implications for local, state, and federal changes are addressed.
Year of Submission
2016
Department
Department of Social Work
First Advisor
William Downs, Advisor
Date Original
2016
Object Description
1 PDF file (30 pages)
Copyright
©2016 Juana D. Hollingsworth
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Hollingsworth, Juana D., "Racial disparities among African Americans primarily in the criminal justice system and other areas in society" (2016). Graduate Research Papers. 154.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/154
