ENFORCEMENT
APA format + references page Relate the following questions to either the relationship between law enforcement and African Americans or Latinx immigrants. 1. Briefly summarize Feagan’s theory of Systemic Racism and Bonilla-Silva’s theory of “colorblindness.″ 2. Make an argument stating whether or not systemic racism and colorblindness influence law enforcement policies. 3. Give an example of a law or policy. a. Describe how the policy/law is discussed in theory and how it is enforced in practice. 4. How does the law or policy you chose affect (African Americans or Latinos)? a. Are (African Americans or Latinos) disproportionately affected, compared to other groups? b. How has enforcement affected the individual rights, family networks, and communities of the group you chose in a positive or negative way? Explain. c. Use three examples from the readings and documentaries to support your argument. d. Name two flaws with your argument and provide evidence (or raise doubt about any evidence presented) that can potentially be used to challenge your argument. 2. Did the material challenge or support any preconceived assumptions you had? Explain.Relate the following questions to either the relationship between law enforcement and African Americans or Latinx immigrants. 1. Briefly summarize Feagan’s theory of Systemic Racism and Bonilla-Silva’s theory of “colorblindness.″ 2. Make an argument stating whether or not systemic racism and colorblindness influence law enforcement policies. 3. Give an example of a law or policy. a. Describe how the policy/law is discussed in theory and how it is enforced in practice. 4. How does the law or policy you chose affect (African Americans or Latinos)? a. Are (African Americans or Latinos) disproportionately affected, compared to other groups? b. How has enforcement affected the individual rights, family networks, and communities of the group you chose in a positive or negative way? Explain. c. Use three examples from the readings and documentaries to support your argument. d. Name two flaws with your argument and provide evidence (or raise doubt about any evidence presented) that can potentially be used to challenge your argument. 2. Did the material challenge or support any preconceived assumptions you had? Explain.