Racialization of Crime

The racialization of crime refers to how racial biases and stereotypes affect people’s perceptions of crime and shape criminal justice policies. This topic looks at how people of color, especially Black, Latinx individuals, and Muslims, are unfairly targeted and impacted by law enforcement practices and the criminal justice system. It also examines how race, media portrayals, and public attitudes towards crime intersect, showing how systemic racism and Islamophobia influence crime-related policies and outcomes.