Many activists argue that "stop and frisk" policing tactics disproportionately profile men of color because over 80 percent of those stopped are African American and Latino. According to these activists, this practice is an example of:
A) interpersonal racism.
B) institutional racism.
C) racialization.
D) ethnicity.

Question

Many activists argue that "stop and frisk" policing tactics disproportionately profile men of color because over 80 percent of those stopped are African American and Latino. According to these activists, this practice is an example of: 
A) interpersonal racism. 
B) institutional racism. 
C) racialization. 
D) ethnicity.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The practice of stop and frisk disproportionately affects African American and Latino men, suggesting that there may be institutional policies and practices in place that are discriminatory. This would qualify as an example of institutional racism. Interpersonal racism refers to individual acts of discrimination, racialization refers to the process of assigning racial identities to social groups, and ethnicity refers to cultural or national identity. While all of these may play a role in stop and frisk policing, institutional racism is the most accurate description of the problem at hand.

Many Activists Argue That "Stop and Frisk" Policing Tactics Disproportionately