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What is the main concern regarding stereotypes of criminals, as discussed in the text?
What is the main concern regarding stereotypes of criminals, as discussed in the text?
- How dominant groups use stereotypes to shape societal norms (correct)
- The need to eliminate all stereotypes
- How accurate stereotypical representations are
- The impact of stereotypes on criminal behavior
According to Paul Secord & Carl Backman, what do stereotypes do?
According to Paul Secord & Carl Backman, what do stereotypes do?
- Eliminate individuality within society
- Shape dominant group identities
- Assign certain attributes to social identities or groups (correct)
- Promote equality among social groups
What do discursive frames refer to?
What do discursive frames refer to?
- Criminal heredity and life experiences
- Empirical case studies in criminology
- Symbols and ideas used for representation (correct)
- Physical characteristics of criminals
In a simulated jury experiment, what did the jury members tend to associate with guilt?
In a simulated jury experiment, what did the jury members tend to associate with guilt?
Why are dominant representations of criminals created?
Why are dominant representations of criminals created?
What is the relevance of representation in Critical Criminology?
What is the relevance of representation in Critical Criminology?
What is the significance of St.John’s 'Redmen' mascot as per the text?
What is the significance of St.John’s 'Redmen' mascot as per the text?
Why do dominant groups use stereotypes according to the text?
Why do dominant groups use stereotypes according to the text?
Why does the text mention 'criminal stereotype'?
Why does the text mention 'criminal stereotype'?
What does Gabor imply by mentioning 'we are either criminals or non-criminals'?
What does Gabor imply by mentioning 'we are either criminals or non-criminals'?
What is the main focus of Joe Gallico's statement about basketball appealing to Hebrews?
What is the main focus of Joe Gallico's statement about basketball appealing to Hebrews?
According to critical criminologists, how do they view the meaning of representations?
According to critical criminologists, how do they view the meaning of representations?
In the context of Goetz and Zimmerman cases, how were the victims portrayed in news coverage?
In the context of Goetz and Zimmerman cases, how were the victims portrayed in news coverage?
What type of racism is mentioned in the text when it talks about 'racism = in past'?
What type of racism is mentioned in the text when it talks about 'racism = in past'?
What was the main focus of calls for action related to the Goetz case?
What was the main focus of calls for action related to the Goetz case?
How were the actions of Bernhard Goetz perceived by some in the context of NYC?
How were the actions of Bernhard Goetz perceived by some in the context of NYC?
What term is used in the text to describe racialized males who are sensationalized in media?
What term is used in the text to describe racialized males who are sensationalized in media?
