Interracial Crime in the United States
Interracial Crime in relation to Crime and Race
Interracial Crime is included in the Encyclopedia of Race and Crime (1), beginning with: Many sociological studies have examined how economic deprivation acts as a precipitating factor in the commission of crime across various races, and the basic theme is that poverty in a stratified society weakens institutional and social bonds. Scholars have noted that economic hardship has been especially critical in understanding the disparity occurring frequently between the crime rates of Blacks and Whites in the United States. This is particularly pronounced for Blacks, who have disproportionately higher rates of violence. Researchers have commonly assessed whether racial disparities in socioeconomic conditions influence racial differences in crime rates. They have noted that economic inequality often creates resentment and anger on the part of Blacks about what they face in competing with Whites for scarce jobs and other resources.
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Notes and References
- Entry about Interracial Crime in the Encyclopedia of Race and Crime
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