Unfortunately, there is a considerable amount of evidence suggesting a long history of institutional racism within the Criminal Justice System. […]
Left realists Lea and Young argue that marginalization, relative deprivation, and subcultures are key causes of crime, particularly for ethnic minorities who face higher levels of deprivation and marginalization. Official statistics show that black and Asian people are more likely to suffer from social exclusion and deprivation, leading to higher rates of crime involvement and victimization. This supports Left Realism, but other factors must also be considered.
Official statistics reveal higher crime rates among Black individuals and lower rates among Asians. Sociologists attribute these differences to cultural factors, such as single parenthood in Black households and higher marriage rates in Asian families. However, critics argue that these explanations oversimplify complex social realities and neglect structural and systemic influences on criminal behavior.
A summary of how ethnic minorities are over-represented at different stages of the criminal ‘justice’ process in England and Wales
Racism is discrimination based on the idea that some groups are biologically superior to others.