In 2012,17-year-old Trayvon Martin was fatally shot by George Zimmerman-a neighbourhood watch coordinator-on the grounds that Martin "looked suspicious and up to no good." What sociological concept is demonstrated by this event?

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The Thomas theorem is demonstrated in this event, which posits that if people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences. George Zimmerman's perception of Trayvon Martin as suspicious influenced his actions, leading to real, tragic consequences based on his subjective interpretation of the situation.

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