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What central issue does Andrea J. Ritchie highlight regarding police violence?
What central issue does Andrea J. Ritchie highlight regarding police violence?
- It primarily affects Black men.
- Police reform has been largely successful.
- Women's experiences are often underreported. (correct)
- It's largely focused on women of color.
Which demographic groups does Ritchie specifically mention as being targeted by state violence?
Which demographic groups does Ritchie specifically mention as being targeted by state violence?
- Immigrant women and Muslim women. (correct)
- LGBTQ men and women of affirming backgrounds.
- Middle-class women and men of color.
- Affluent minority groups and youth.
What does Ritchie identify as a first step in addressing state violence against women of color?
What does Ritchie identify as a first step in addressing state violence against women of color?
- Immediate policy reform in police departments.
- Community stakeholders must acknowledge their complicity. (correct)
- Restorative justice programs for affected families.
- Increased media coverage of police brutality.
What does Ritchie argue regarding the current dialogue on police violence?
What does Ritchie argue regarding the current dialogue on police violence?
What occupation does Andrea J. Ritchie hold?
What occupation does Andrea J. Ritchie hold?
Which book did Ritchie author that discusses police violence against women of color?
Which book did Ritchie author that discusses police violence against women of color?
How does Ritchie propose communities can reduce the impact of state policing?
How does Ritchie propose communities can reduce the impact of state policing?
What is the primary goal mentioned in addressing police violence?
What is the primary goal mentioned in addressing police violence?
Which of the following is a limitation of civilian oversight bodies?
Which of the following is a limitation of civilian oversight bodies?
How do police unions affect civilian oversight bodies' disciplinary authority?
How do police unions affect civilian oversight bodies' disciplinary authority?
What are communities encouraged to challenge to reduce the criminalization of women of color?
What are communities encouraged to challenge to reduce the criminalization of women of color?
Which campaign aims to decriminalize offenses frequently charged against women of color?
Which campaign aims to decriminalize offenses frequently charged against women of color?
What is the purpose of the Black Mamas Bailout action?
What is the purpose of the Black Mamas Bailout action?
What flawed perception does the text suggest impacts women and gender nonconforming people of color?
What flawed perception does the text suggest impacts women and gender nonconforming people of color?
What is the relationship between mayoral funding and civilian oversight bodies?
What is the relationship between mayoral funding and civilian oversight bodies?
What action can individuals take to reduce reliance on police?
What action can individuals take to reduce reliance on police?
Why is it critical to provide support and resources to women and gender nonconforming individuals in communities?
Why is it critical to provide support and resources to women and gender nonconforming individuals in communities?
What ultimate solution is proposed for the role of policing in communities?
What ultimate solution is proposed for the role of policing in communities?
What narrative is suggested to be most damaging to women of color regarding police interactions?
What narrative is suggested to be most damaging to women of color regarding police interactions?
What type of policing is being contested by community campaigns?
What type of policing is being contested by community campaigns?
What did Andrea Ritchie highlight as a major gap in discussions about police violence?
What did Andrea Ritchie highlight as a major gap in discussions about police violence?
What does the title 'Invisible No More' represent according to Andrea Ritchie?
What does the title 'Invisible No More' represent according to Andrea Ritchie?
What specific incident(s) prompted discussions about recognizing police violence against Black women and girls?
What specific incident(s) prompted discussions about recognizing police violence against Black women and girls?
Which of the following describes a primary focus of Invisible No More?
Which of the following describes a primary focus of Invisible No More?
Which of the following cases did Andrea Ritchie mention to illustrate the lack of mainstream attention on police violence against women of color?
Which of the following cases did Andrea Ritchie mention to illustrate the lack of mainstream attention on police violence against women of color?
How did Andrea Ritchie describe her own experiences contributing to Invisible No More?
How did Andrea Ritchie describe her own experiences contributing to Invisible No More?
What has been a significant reaction toward police violence against women of color, according to Ritchie?
What has been a significant reaction toward police violence against women of color, according to Ritchie?
What does Andrea Ritchie suggest needs to happen in order to address police violence against women of color effectively?
What does Andrea Ritchie suggest needs to happen in order to address police violence against women of color effectively?
What issue sparked Ritchie's involvement in movements against police violence?
What issue sparked Ritchie's involvement in movements against police violence?
What criticism does Ritchie have for the anti-violence movement regarding police violence against women?
What criticism does Ritchie have for the anti-violence movement regarding police violence against women?
Which aspect of identity does Ritchie urge us to consider when analyzing state violence?
Which aspect of identity does Ritchie urge us to consider when analyzing state violence?
What event does Ritchie cite as a turning point in recognizing police violence against women?
What event does Ritchie cite as a turning point in recognizing police violence against women?
What is the significance of the cases like Tyisha Miller and LaTanya Haggerty mentioned by Ritchie?
What is the significance of the cases like Tyisha Miller and LaTanya Haggerty mentioned by Ritchie?
What historical law is mentioned as a tool for excluding certain immigrant women?
What historical law is mentioned as a tool for excluding certain immigrant women?
How have migrant women historically been affected at the border?
How have migrant women historically been affected at the border?
What is a major flaw of legislation eliminating the consent defense for law enforcement officers?
What is a major flaw of legislation eliminating the consent defense for law enforcement officers?
What higher-level issue do laws prohibiting consent defenses fail to address?
What higher-level issue do laws prohibiting consent defenses fail to address?
Which approach is recommended for effectively addressing police sexual violence?
Which approach is recommended for effectively addressing police sexual violence?
What narrative is highlighted in the context of Muslim women post-9/11?
What narrative is highlighted in the context of Muslim women post-9/11?
What is described as a consequence faced by girls and women of color regarding law enforcement?
What is described as a consequence faced by girls and women of color regarding law enforcement?
Study Notes
Andrea J. Ritchie's Work
- Andrea J. Ritchie is a police misconduct attorney and advocate for women of color and LGBTQ women of color who have been victims of police violence.
- She is the author of Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color.
- Ritchie argues that the focus on police violence against men of color excludes the experiences of women of color who are also victims of police violence.
Key Insights from Invisible No More
- The book chronicles the experiences of Black women, Indigenous women, and women of color who have been victims of police violence.
- It investigates the historical and contemporary contexts of these experiences, exploring the role of race, gender, sexuality, and class in shaping the experiences of police violence against women of color.
- Ritchie argues that the criminalization of Black women, Indigenous women, and women of color must be addressed as a central issue in the fight against police violence.
Community-Led Solutions
- Ritchie emphasizes the need for community-led solutions to address police violence, as opposed to strategies focused solely on strengthening trust in law enforcement.
- She argues that civilian oversight bodies can play a role in holding police accountable, but their effectiveness is limited by their dependence on mayoral funding and the resistance of police unions.
- Ultimately, Ritchie advocates for dismantling policing and investing in transformative approaches to harm, poverty, and structural oppression.
Criminalization of Women of Color
- Ritchie identifies several key areas where women of color are disproportionately criminalized, including:
- Drug use, possession, and sale
- Prostitution
- “Broken windows” policing of “public order” and poverty-related offenses
- Domestic violence
- Unmet mental health needs
- Child welfare
- Homelessness
- Unemployment
- Schoolyard taunts
Immigration and Islamophobia
- The book highlights the experiences of migrant women and gender nonconforming people of color, including Muslim women, who have faced violence at the border and discriminatory policing and punishment within the United States.
- It connects the criminalization of these groups to the legacy of the Page Act of 1875, which was used to exclude Asian women migrants and is still on the books today.
Police Sexual Violence
- Ritchie critiques legislation aimed at eliminating the consent defense for police officers accused of sexual assault, arguing that it only addresses a small subset of cases.
- She emphasizes the need for policies that prohibit officers from engaging in sexual conduct while on duty and for a reduction in police presence in spaces where they are targeting survivors.
- She advocates for a shift away from policing and toward community-based approaches that address the root causes of harm and violence.
Recommended Readings
- Ritchie recommends a range of readings for a syllabus on violence against women of color, including works by:
- Angela Y. Davis
- Beth E. Ritchie
- Mariame Kaba
- Patricia Hill Collins
- Sarah Haley
- Talitha LeFlouria
- Monique Morris
- Subnini Ammanna
- Simone Johns
- Robyn Maynard
- Tourmaline, Eric Stanley, and Johanna Burton
- Priscilla Ocen
- Additional Resources
- Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color website (invisiblenomorebook.com)
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Explore the critical insights from Andrea J. Ritchie's Invisible No More, which addresses police violence against women of color. This quiz delves into the unique experiences and historical contexts highlighted in Ritchie's work and the intersectionality of race, gender, and class in shaping these narratives.
