21 Questions
What do stereotypes do, according to the text?
Assign certain attributes to a social identity or group
How do stereotypes impact those who are stereotyped?
Lead to internalization of negative stereotypes
What is the danger of viewing deviance as inborn, according to the text?
It can create a self-fulfilling prophecy
Why are stereotypes considered reductionist?
Because they deny diversity and complexity
How do stereotypes impact the socioeconomic, political, and racial status quo?
By naturalizing the existing status quo
What are discursive frames composed of?
Words, symbols, and ideas
How does the text describe the impact of stereotypes?
Stereotypes influence how people think and act
Which of the following is NOT a source of information that shapes people's knowledge about criminals in Canada?
Police reports
What is the primary role of mass media in representing criminals according to the text?
To create and perpetuate certain images of 'criminal' types
How does the text suggest dominant groups use representations of stereotypes of criminals?
To facilitate conformity to their visions of society
What is the main purpose of discursive frames in mass media representations?
To shape perceptions and create meaning
In the context of crime control policies, what happens when the public is misled by stereotypes?
Citizens may activate the machinery of justice incorrectly
How do studies show sentences imposed by courts are influenced?
By the attractiveness of the suspect or accused
What role does facial appearance play in criminal stereotypes?
It is an important aspect of criminal stereotypes
According to simulated jury experiments, what is the relationship between attractiveness and guilt?
Unattractive people are more likely to be convicted
How do scholars suggest racial disparities in arrests and incarceration are driven?
By associations with race and stereotypes
What is a characteristic of moral panic according to the text?
It designates folk devils problematically
How does moral breach differ from moral panic?
Moral breach contests blame for specific incidents
What do studies show about how black criminal suspects are treated compared to white suspects?
They are treated with more suspicion and are more likely to be misidentified
What influences the identification of offenders in police lineups according to the text?
Attractiveness of the suspects
Why is representation considered vital to Critical Criminology?
It is contested by those who do not have the power to shape dominant representations
Explore the concept of stereotypes, how certain attributes are assigned to social identities or groups with some level of consensus, their fixed and limited nature, and the impact they have. Delve into how stereotypes can be reductionist, deny diversity and complexity, and authorize stigmatization while naturalizing the status quo.
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