28 Questions
What does ethnicity refer to?
Shared culture and background
What is ethnocentrism?
Regarding one's culture as the center of the universe
What is discrimination based on?
Prejudice
What influences a person's behavior according to the text?
Attitude based on knowledge, feelings, and experiences
What is the ideal condition toward which the law, the criminal justice system, and its personnel strive to achieve?
Impartiality
Why do peace officers have an especially sensitive position regarding impartial enforcement?
They often work alone and make decisions demanding impartiality with no one present to witness fairness
What is one of the adverse consequences of insensitivity mentioned in the text?
Hurt feelings
What is a fundamental requirement made of all peace officers?
Impartiality
What is the delicate balance that the law provides and protects?
Between those who govern and those who are governed
What is a benefit to the criminal justice system and its people if the system is believed to be impartial and fair?
Respect and cooperation among groups in contact with the law
What is a skill that should be used to show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others?
Gathering knowledge and information about the person(s)
What is the task of law enforcement in safeguarding individual personal liberties?
Safeguarding individual personal liberties
What is the impression held by most people of the impartiality of the law and the fairness of criminal justice based on?
The treatment they have received in their contacts with peace officers
What is the law must be if it is to reduce crime?
Impartially enforced
What should those enforcing the laws leave when on duty?
Personal feelings and prejudices at home
What is a positive consequence of sensitivity mentioned in the text?
Respect from fellow professionals
What is prejudice?
Judging others based on one's own cultural norms
Which of the following are included in the functions of prejudice?
Stereotypes and ethnocentrism
What are the four basic feelings harbored by most prejudiced persons?
Feelings of superiority, considering others as strange and different, proprietary claims, and fear
What are the various factors that prejudice can target?
All of the above
What do lecture scenarios involve?
Identifying feelings or attitudes and discussing personal prejudices
What do concepts about human relations from social scientists emphasize?
Equal rights and dignities for all individuals
Why is it important to avoid personal prejudices in law enforcement?
It can limit the effectiveness of other groups and lead to economic exploitation
What is the role of the peace officer?
Enforcing laws impartially and treating all individuals equally under the law
What is the critical guideline for the criminal justice system?
To avoid unfair, biased, or prejudiced treatment, and to ensure impartial administration of justice
Why is it important to understand and address prejudice in law enforcement?
For ensuring impartial enforcement of the law and promoting equal treatment for all individuals
What is emphasized about democracy in the text?
It cannot work for some unless it works for all
What do concepts about human relations aim for?
Equal rights and dignities for all individuals
Study Notes
Understanding and Addressing Prejudice in Law Enforcement
- Prejudice is the act of judging others based on the norms of one's own cultural group, and it is important to be aware of and reduce its impact.
- The lecture scenario involves asking participants to provide examples of prejudice in law enforcement and discuss solutions to rectify the situation.
- Prejudice functions include ethnocentrism, stereotypes, scapegoating, projection, authoritarian personality, societal strain, and four basic feelings harbored by most prejudiced persons.
- The four basic feelings harbored by most prejudiced persons are feelings of superiority, considering others as strange and different, proprietary claims, and fear.
- Prejudice can target various factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, political affiliation, authority figures, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, economic status, weight, and personal preferences.
- Lecture scenarios involve identifying feelings or attitudes and forms of prejudice in given scenarios, as well as discussing personal prejudices using a learning experiences worksheet.
- Concepts about human relations from social scientists emphasize equal rights and dignities for all individuals, understanding people different from us, and recognizing common needs.
- The text emphasizes the importance of not allowing personal prejudices to affect professional behavior in law enforcement, as it can limit the effectiveness of other groups and lead to economic exploitation.
- The role of the peace officer includes enforcing laws impartially and treating all individuals equally under the law.
- The critical guideline is to avoid unfair, biased, or prejudiced treatment, and to ensure impartial administration of justice and treatment of offenders by the criminal justice system.
- Democracy cannot work for some unless it works for all, and it is important to apply concepts about human relations to solutions and possibilities in scenarios of prejudice.
- Understanding and addressing prejudice in law enforcement is crucial for ensuring impartial enforcement of the law and promoting equal treatment for all individuals.
Test your knowledge on understanding and addressing prejudice in law enforcement with this quiz. Explore concepts of prejudice, its impact, and solutions in the context of law enforcement. Identify scenarios, discuss personal prejudices, and learn about the role of peace officers in ensuring impartial treatment under the law.
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