The Social Perception Of Racism By Charles Kinsey
The social perception of race has systematically changed police-community relations, considering time and time again, black and brown bodies have been perceived as worthless during police confrontations.
Charles Kinsey, who provides immense support for the disabled community was seen as dangerous, and was targeted because of the color of his skin. Despite their non-threatening appearance, the police confrontation was a result of systemic racism, which allowed the officers to believe Kinsey was a threat, based on the normalized process that black is dangerous in the history of law and order. Because of the racial bias in the history of the judicial process, black and brown bodies have been criminalized to make their lives worthless and vulnerable in a broken judicial system. Kinsey, who complied to all of the officers demands, with their hands in the air was shot. Even after the officers realized what they had done was a mistake, they still continued to cuff him, while not rendering help, ultimately leaving him to bleed out in the middle of the street. This concept justifies how the perception of black and brown bodies are not valued in the current colorblind justice system. …show more content…
After praying with churchgoers, Roof executed 9 members, and then was placed in custody and escorted to a free-meal at burger king by the arresting officers. This concept is interesting because it shows the racial bias within police discretion, which allows police officers the power to determine who will live. Black and brown bodies get executed by being at the wrong place at the wrong time, while white persons who murder get rewarded by those who are suppose to protect and
Charles Kinsey, who provides immense support for the disabled community was seen as dangerous, and was targeted because of the color of his skin. Despite their non-threatening appearance, the police confrontation was a result of systemic racism, which allowed the officers to believe Kinsey was a threat, based on the normalized process that black is dangerous in the history of law and order. Because of the racial bias in the history of the judicial process, black and brown bodies have been criminalized to make their lives worthless and vulnerable in a broken judicial system. Kinsey, who complied to all of the officers demands, with their hands in the air was shot. Even after the officers realized what they had done was a mistake, they still continued to cuff him, while not rendering help, ultimately leaving him to bleed out in the middle of the street. This concept justifies how the perception of black and brown bodies are not valued in the current colorblind justice system. …show more content…
After praying with churchgoers, Roof executed 9 members, and then was placed in custody and escorted to a free-meal at burger king by the arresting officers. This concept is interesting because it shows the racial bias within police discretion, which allows police officers the power to determine who will live. Black and brown bodies get executed by being at the wrong place at the wrong time, while white persons who murder get rewarded by those who are suppose to protect and