Ethnicity

Exams and revision advice

Evaluate the view that differences in crime rates between ethnic groups are mainly the result of the way the criminal justice system operates

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The recent A-level sociology exam question analyzed differences in crime rates among ethnic groups, focusing on the role of the criminal justice system (CJS). It highlighted perspectives from labelling theory, Left Realism, and Right Realism, concluding that while systemic bias exists in the CJS, socio-economic and cultural factors also significantly influence these disparities.

Race and Ethnicity

W.E.B. Du Bois and the Colour Line: Racism, and Black Identity in America

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W. E. B. Du Bois identifies the “color line” as the 20th century’s central issue, introducing “double-consciousness,” reflecting the inner conflict of African-American identity. He critiques the Freedmen’s Bureau and emphasizes the need for political activism against racism. His work significantly influenced civil rights movements and reshaped views on global racism.

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