Social interaction and multiculturalism 

 Is the criminal justice system truly a system? Explain in detail.

2. Describe a time when you were exposed to the "backstage" of an interaction/performance.

3. What types of interference hamper effective communications?

4. Do you believe material- or non-material culture is more symbolic of a culture? Explain your reasoning.

 

Social construction of reality

1. Explain how those who enter the courtroom as "innocent until proven guilty" may not be recognized as such.

2. Identify and explain the 5 characteristics of a group. Would you consider the members of a football team a group? Why or why not?

3. What do you believe are the most significant impediments to communication? Do you feel some groups are better communicators and listeners than others? Explain.

4. Describe the verbal communication process and note how miscommunication occurs.

5. Describe the similarities between the "typical criminal" and the "symbolic assailant." Do you believe it is effective police practice for officers to identify individuals as threats based on demographic profiles? Do you believe it is fair for officers to do so?

Use the book "Multiculturalism, Crime, And Criminal Justice" second Edition by Robert Mcnamara, and Ronald Burns to make in-text citations and reference to the book!

 

Racial Profiling

Write a one-page essay on the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAoe22-r-QQ
Question: How do you view racial profiling as a student? Can you prove that racial profiling exists? There are groups of various demographic backgrounds pleading for
help from the local government on this issue. If you were the Mayor of your city, how would you address, research, and focus on this issue in society?