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What is a discursive frame?
The words, symbols, and ideas used to create meaning
What is the main focus of the passage by Joe Gallico about St.John’s Basketball?
Exploring the strategic and mental aspects of basketball
How do dominant groups use stereotypical representations of criminals?
To facilitate conformity to their visions of society
What does the mascot 'Redmen' for St. John’s signify?
Flashy trickiness and smart-aleckness
Why does Joe Gallico suggest basketball appeals to individuals with an Oriental background?
Because of their alert, scheming minds
According to critical criminologists, how do they view the meaning of representations?
As contested by those with power
What is an example of racial 'code words' mentioned in the text?
Black youth as criminals
How was Bernhard Goetz portrayed in news coverage after shooting 4 black youth?
As a victim/hero
What calls for action were emphasized regarding Bernhard Goetz's case?
Calls for structural solutions and access to education, housing, etc.
Why was George Zimmerman's news coverage divided according to the text?
Based on perceptions of who deserved criminal justice sympathy
What is the focus of studying stereotypes according to the text?
Facilitating conformity to societal visions
According to Paul Secord & Carl Backman, what do stereotypes do?
Assign attributes to social groups
What factor influences the sentences imposed by courts, as per the text?
Race, gender, class, and sexuality
In the simulated jury experiment mentioned, what did jury members tend to link together?
Attractiveness and guilt
What aspect of the suspect or accused influences court sentences as mentioned in the text?
Attractiveness
Explore the power of representation, impacts of stereotypes, and their relation to appearance and race. Dive into the empirical case study of Goetz and Zimmerman to analyze the intricate reading on criminal behavior.
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