Patterns of Discrimination in Police Agencies

Patterns of Discrimination in Police Agencies

CJS/221

Introduction

Different Forms of Discrimination Patterns

Discrimination refers to the arbitrary denial of opportunities, rights and privileges on the basis race, gender, sex and other aspects. Discrimination can be both legal and illegal depending on the situation. In a contractual agreement for an apartment or house, for example, the owner of the property can legally discriminate against someone depending on the applicant’s situation. If the contract mentions “NO SUB-LEASING”, the landlord can put the tenant out without notice and then turn around and accept another tenant. If the landlord on the other hand, refused rent to a female applicant because of her gender and gives rent to a male applicant, this type of discrimination is illegal. Discrimination is classified into individual discrimination, institutional discrimination and structural discrimination. In this paper, we will define each form of discrimination and compare them to see differences and similarities they have. In this paper, we will talk mainly about racial discrimination however, keep in mind all three forms of discrimination apply not only to race but also to gender, ethnicity, sexual preferences, religion marital status and other things.

Institutional Discrimination

Institutional Discrimination is...