Our Discussion About Stereotyping Suggests That the Police Appear to the Public

question 4

Essay

Our discussion about stereotyping suggests that the police appear to the public to be "paranoid" much of the time. Why is this? What types of actions do the police take in the name of self-preservation that seem to be unrealistically worrisome? Is there anything the police can do about this appearance?

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Definitions:

Social Status

The position or rank of a person or group within the social hierarchy, determined by various factors such as wealth, occupation, education, and family lineage.

Jury Deliberations

The process by which a jury discusses in private the findings of the court and decides by vote the verdict in a legal case.

Verdict

A judgment or decision, especially one made by a jury in a court case.

Intrasender Role Conflict

A situation where contradictory demands or expectations come from the same source, causing confusion and difficulty in role performance.