Attitude
A mental position based on a person's knowledge, feelings, and experiences about someone or something influencing him/her to behave in a certain
... [Show More] way in regard to that person or thing. Can change based on life experiences.
Race
Generally regers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics.
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Ethnicity
Shared culture or background.
Ethnocentrism
The act of regarding one's culture as the "center of the universe", and hence as the basis for all comparisons with other cultures.
Prejudice
An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts; ie, bias.
Culture
A way of thinking and acting based on tradition; ie, learned behavior passed down from one generation to another.
Discrimination
Acting on the basis of prejudice.
universal ill
Prejudice is a __________.
Functions of Prejudice
- Ethnocentrism
- Stereotyping
- Scapegoating
- Projection
- Authoritarianism
- Societal Strain
Four Feelings/Attitudes by Prejudice Persons
- Feeling superior
- Others are strange/different
- Proprietary claims
- Fear
Forms and Targets of Prejudice
- Racial
- Ethnic
- Gender
- National Origin
- Political Affiliation
- Authority figures
- Sexual orientation
- Differently abled
- Religion
- Age
- Economic/Occupation
- Weight
rights and dignities
Every individual is entitled to equal __________ and __________. They are entitled to them by virtue of being human.
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different
The right to be free implies the right to be __________.
Shared common needs
- Social needs
- Health
- Employment
- Shelter
- Food
- Positive self-image
Democracy
__________ cannot work for some unless it works for all.
Functions of Discrimination
- Reinforce prejudice concerning group's alleged inferiority
- Limits other groups' effectiveness in business, education and politics
- Avenue to economic exploitation of the group
bias or prejudice
No person be treated unfairly, unjustly, or with __________ or __________.
impartial
The law must be __________ whether the law is confronting a citizen or standing between two citizens who are confronting each other.
impartiality
Officers often work alone and make decisions demanding __________ on their part with no one present to witness fairness.
temptations
__________ by citizens for POs to be partial can be overwhelming and acceptance of them can go virtually undetected by higher authority.
- maintenance of order
- crime prevention
- public relations
Deviations from fair and equal treatment can often be easily excused for __________, __________, and __________.
peace officers
The impression by most people of the impartiality of the law and fairness of CJ may well come from the treatment received in their contacts with __________.
enforcement action
__________ should have it's intensity based on the nature of the situation and severity of the offense.
participate
POs should __________ in the processes of justice such as charging and testifying, in ways that do not favor one individual or one group over any others, based on factors other than relating to the crime.
preferential treatment
All personnel of CJ agencies are equally subject to the law and will not be given __________ if they become subject to CJ procedures.
- govern
- governed
The delicate balance which the law provides and protects between those who __________ and those who are __________ must be preserved if democracy is to survive
reduction of crime
One goal of society and CJ is the __________.
fundamental requirement
Impartiality is a __________ made of all peace officers.
Skills that should be used
- Gather knowledge and info about persons
- Be non-judgmental
- Tolerate ambiguity in messages, approaches different than yours, and differences in general
- Show warmth
- Be willing to communicate
Adverse consequences of Insensitivity
- Hurt feelings
- Anger
- Loss of personal and pro respect
- Ineffective performances
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