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In reply to the discussion: Pharrell Williams' Remarks About Michael Brown's 'Bully-ish' Behavior Surface [View all]JustAnotherGen
(31,818 posts)34. It's the opposite for black little boys
WASHINGTON Black boys as young as 10 may not be viewed in the same light of childhood innocence as their white peers, but are instead more likely to be mistaken as older, be perceived as guilty and face police violence if accused of a crime, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Children in most societies are considered to be in a distinct group with characteristics such as innocence and the need for protection. Our research found that black boys can be seen as responsible for their actions at an age when white boys still benefit from the assumption that children are essentially innocent, said author Phillip Atiba Goff, PhD, of the University of California, Los Angeles. The study was published online in APAs Journal of Personality and Social Psychology®.
Researchers tested 176 police officers, mostly white males, average age 37, in large urban areas, to determine their levels of two distinct types of bias prejudice and unconscious dehumanization of black people by comparing them to apes. To test for prejudice, researchers had officers complete a widely used psychological questionnaire with statements such as It is likely that blacks will bring violence to neighborhoods when they move in. To determine officers dehumanization of blacks, the researchers gave them a psychological task in which they paired blacks and whites with large cats, such as lions, or with apes. Researchers reviewed police officers personnel records to determine use of force while on duty and found that those who dehumanized blacks were more likely to have used force against a black child in custody than officers who did not dehumanize blacks. The study described use of force as takedown or wrist lock; kicking or punching; striking with a blunt object; using a police dog, restraints or hobbling; or using tear gas, electric shock or killing. Only dehumanization and not police officers prejudice against blacks conscious or not was linked to violent encounters with black children in custody, according to the study.
The authors noted that police officers unconscious dehumanization of blacks could have been the result of negative interactions with black children, rather than the cause of using force with black children. We found evidence that overestimating age and culpability based on racial differences was linked to dehumanizing stereotypes, but future research should try to clarify the relationship between dehumanization and racial disparities in police use of force, Goff said.
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2014/03/black-boys-older.aspx
I DO see this outrageous sense of entitlement in the young, white, and affluent population. I live in an affluent community and that is my social circle for the most part. I applaud the parents who give tough love to their kids, point out they have had every advantage and opportunity given to them - and tell them need to get a job and get out of mom's house. Saw our friends Dana and Henry for dessert last night and that is one mama bear who has given all three of those grown assed 20 something's until June to get out of her house.
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Pharrell Williams' Remarks About Michael Brown's 'Bully-ish' Behavior Surface [View all]
Miles Archer
Nov 2014
OP
Racism is evidently rampant in America and even in places one would not expect, if you get my
NoJusticeNoPeace
Nov 2014
#54
Well, Pharrel, stealing a box of swisher sweets doesn't deserve the death penalty
Scootaloo
Nov 2014
#4
I wish so much of America wasnt completely full of shit, but based on reaction to the killings of
NoJusticeNoPeace
Nov 2014
#57
Oh come the F on.....he shoved the guy away from him as HE grabbed him first....
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#48
I think the point deserves some consideration, but not in the wake of his death.
Tatiana
Nov 2014
#55
I'm sick of these black celebrities thinking just because they got a little money now
bigdarryl
Nov 2014
#56