Impact of Racial Biases by Jeron Taek

alongefunmii — 2024-11-17 22:41:33 UTC

Folasade Medina

Racial Bias in Criminal Justice System

alongefunmii — 2024-11-17 22:44:18 UTC

David Lammy, the British Labour MP, has been a leading voice in highlighting racial bias within the criminal justice system in the UK. In his significant Lammy Review, Lammy examined the treatment and outcomes of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals across all stages of the justice system. He found substantial evidence of racial disparities, particularly noting the overrepresentation of these groups at key points, such as arrests, sentencing, and imprisonment.

Folasade Medina

alongefunmii — 2024-11-30 10:43:07 UTC

The effects of these systemic biases are severe. African Americans and Hispanics are more likely to be incarcerated for drug offenses, even though studies show both groups use drugs at similar rates as white Americans. Furthermore, a conviction and incarceration can lead to disenfranchisement, with African Americans being disproportionately affected. In 34 states, individuals on parole or probation are denied the right to vote, and in 12 states, a felony conviction results in permanent loss of voting rights. This racial bias within the system perpetuates a cycle of inequality, adversely affecting the economic stability, social mobility, and mental health of these communities.

Folasade Medina

alongefunmii — 2024-11-30 11:11:47 UTC

The growing fear of crime often directed at black American intensified policing practices across the country and inspired the passage of a spate of mandatory sentencing policies, both of which contributed to a surge in incarceration. Between 1926 and 1940, state prison populations across the country increased by 67 percent.

FOLASADE MEDINA

alongefunmii — 2024-11-30 11:21:37 UTC

American history, race, and prison. Vera Institute of Justice. (n.d.). https://www.vera.org/reimagining-prison-web-report/american-history-race-and-prison

Criminal justice fact sheet. NAACP. (2022, November 4). https://naacp.org/resources/criminal-justice-fact-sheet

Taek, J. (2024, November 30). Racial bias in criminal justice system. Padlet. https://padlet.com/jeronies89/impact-of-racial-biases-s8rz6lu8yfvw3j1s/wish/mDRxWBPqLkVqQjb1

In America, if you're Black, you're 5X more likely to go to prison than if you're White

alongefunmii — 2024-11-30 11:37:28 UTC

The video discusses racial disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system, emphasizing that Black Americans are five times more likely to be incarcerated than white Americans. It highlights systemic racial biases within law enforcement, sentencing, and incarceration, which disproportionately impact Black individuals, contributing to a cycle of disadvantage. It also touches on the effects of these biases on Black communities' mental health and overall well-being.

Folasade Medina

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere

alongefunmii — 2024-11-30 11:49:24 UTC

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy highlighted the systemic racial inequities within the U.S. justice system, emphasizing that injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere. He believed that collective action could bring lasting change. Despite persistent challenges, such as overrepresentation of people of color in arrests and incarceration, his vision inspires ongoing efforts for criminal justice reform. Following events like George Floyd’s death, there’s renewed energy to dismantle racial disparities.

Folasade Medina

alongefunmii — 2024-11-30 11:54:44 UTC

Staff, C. J. C. (2024, April 17). Honoring dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work to fight inequity and racism in the criminal justice system. https://csgjusticecenter.org/2022/01/14/honoring-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-s-work-to-fight-inequity-and-racism-in-the-criminal-justice-system/

lilykirakosyan — 2024-12-01 22:22:44 UTC

Race, racism, microaggressions, and representation continue to be important issues of discussion and concern in today's workplace. Understanding how these factors interact and impact employees is crucial as organizations work to achieve greater diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI). For example, Diversity & Inclusion: Many businesses are working to increase the ethnic diversity of their staff. People of color (POC) frequently encounter obstacles in terms of recognition, compensation, and progression, even in the face of initiatives to create more inclusive teams.

References

lilykirakosyan — 2024-12-01 22:25:35 UTC

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (n.d.). Race/Color discrimination. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Retrieved December 1, 2024, from https://www.eeoc.gov/racecolor-discrimination

lilykirakosyan — 2024-12-01 22:30:12 UTC

Bias in Screening: Even when the characteristics of resumes with "white sounding" names are the same, research has shown that those with names thought to belong to specific

racial or ethnic groups are less likely to be contacted for an

interview.

lilykirakosyan — 2024-12-01 22:38:34 UTC

Mosco, S. (2021, October 14). A Look at Race, Bias, Microaggressions & Representation In Today’s Workplace: Explore the unspoken realities of race, bias, and microaggressions in the workplace with insights from DEI expert Camille S. Edwards. InclusionHub. https://www.inclusionhub.com/articles/a-look-at-race-bias-microaggressions-representation-in-todays-workplace

lilykirakosyan — 2024-12-01 22:44:47 UTC

Creating an inclusive workplace where all workers, regardless of race, have equal opportunity to succeed is critical to promoting racial equity. Essential tactics include:

Addressing microaggressions.
Establishing policies that promote racial fairness.
Promoting diverse leadership.
Putting antibias training into practice.
Making sure that recruiting and compensation procedures are fair.
Demonstrating leadership commitment

For long-term success, monitoring progress, holding the corporation responsible, and incorporating racial justice into corporate values is critical. These initiatives create a more just and encouraging work environment for everyone.

lilykirakosyan — 2024-12-01 22:46:54 UTC

Krieger, L. H. (2020, September 25). How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/09/how-to-promote-racial-equity-in-the-workplace

jeronies89 — 2024-12-02 04:39:40 UTC

Racial disparities within the education system also include disciplinary actions, feedback, and rewards. This article states that the teacher's experiences and expectations play a significant role in racial biases. As stated by a psychologist from the University of Maryland Melanie Killen, "Everyone holds biases of one kind or another. Maybe we can't eliminate them, but we can do all we can to avoid acting on them."

Jeron Kim

jeronies89 — 2024-12-02 22:28:19 UTC

Throughout North American history, racial biases have perpetuated differences and injustices. However, as we develop as a society we notice a change towards inclusivity and acceptance. Court hearings such as Pearson v. Murray, Sweat v. Painter, and Brown v. Board of Education, produced an outcome in which conflict resolution is becoming more progressive. However, inequality is evident through the process of these cases. For example, in Brown v. Board of Education, the courts below the supreme court denied Brown the win.

Jeron Kim

jeronies89 — 2024-12-02 22:47:12 UTC

This study by the Yale Child Study Center reveals that racial biases begin as early as preschool. Researchers utilized eye-tracking technology to assess how often teachers looked toward students they thought would have problematic behaviors. The teachers were then informed of the socioeconomic situation of the child and the teachers were more empathetic towards the child. However, this only applied to teachers being the same race as the child.

Jeron Kim

2024-12-03 00:20:40 UTC

Despite making up 12% and 16% of the US population, respectively, Blacks and Hispanics were responsible for 46% and 21% of new HIV infections and 49% and 20% of new AIDS diagnoses in 2013.14 Blacks and Hispanics have benefited less from advances in antiretroviral medication, despite recent improvements in HIV incidence rates.

Quinda Powers

2024-12-03 00:28:25 UTC

According to CDC data, the majority of maternal fatalities are preventable, and Black women are two to three times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related problems. All economic and educational levels are at increased risk. The wealthiest Black woman in California has a higher risk of maternal mortality than the least wealthy white woman, per a National Bureau of Economic Research research.

Quinda Powers

2024-12-03 00:37:26 UTC

According to Figure 26, Hispanic individuals (18.3%) were more likely than non-Hispanic White adults (11.1%) to occasionally or never seek immediate medical attention for a disease, injury, or condition in 2017.
Compared to White people (12.1%), Black adults (18.2%) were more likely in 2017 to occasionally or never seek immediate medical attention for a disease, injury, or condition when necessary.

2024-12-03 00:43:31 UTC

Given that the majority of Americans see a doctor at least once a year, it is critical to expose some of the prejudices present in the medical field. Safia Hattab, a disabled African-American woman, discusses in her discussion how common these biases are in the medical industry and how they might perpetuate healthcare disparities, which are a symptom of a bigger issue.

Quinda Powers

2024-12-03 00:47:53 UTC

1. Macias-Konstantopoulos, W. L., Collins, K. A., Diaz, R., Duber, H. C., Edwards, C. D., Hsu, A. P., Ranney, M. L., Riviello, R. J., Wettstein, Z. S., & Sachs, C. J. (2023). Race, Healthcare, and Health Disparities: A Critical Review and Recommendations for Advancing Health Equity. The western journal of emergency medicine, 24(5), 906–918. https://doi.org/10.5811/westjem.58408

2. Winny, A., & Bervell, R. (2023, May 12). Solving the Black Maternal Health Crisis | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health. Publichealth.jhu.edu; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/solving-the-black-maternal-health-crisis

3. 2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2021 Dec. ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND DISPARITIES IN ACCESS. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK578537/

4. TEDx Talks. (2021). How biases in healthcare can be deadly | Safia Hattab | TEDxHopeCollege. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ001q4YM_k

References

jeronies89 — 2024-12-03 01:29:00 UTC

‌United States Courts. (n.d.). History - brown v. board of education re-enactment. United States Courts. https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment

Weir, K. (2016, November). Inequality at School. American Psychological Association.

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/11/cover-inequality-school

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NPR. (2016). Bias Isn’t Just A Police Problem, It’s A Preschool Problem | Let’s Talk | NPR. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucEAcIMkS0c

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