Black and blue how African Americans judge the U.S. legal system
Gibson, James L.
Black and blue how African Americans judge the U.S. legal system James L. Gibson and Michael Nelson. - London Oxford University Press 2018 - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white) - Oxford scholarship online . - Oxford scholarship online. .
Previously issued in print: 2018.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
It is not hyperbole to proclaim that a crisis of legal legitimacy exists in the relationships between African Americans & the law & legal authorities & institutions that govern them. However, this legitimacy deficit has largely been documented through anecdotal evidence & a steady drumbeat of journalistic reports, but not rigorous scientific research. We posit that both experiences & in-group identities are commanding because they influence the ways in which black people process information, & in particular, the ways in which blacks react to the symbols of legal authority. Based on two nationally-representative samples, this text ties together four dominant theories of public opinion: legitimacy theory, social identity theory, theories of adulthood political socialization & learning through experience, & information processing theories.
Specialized.
9780190865252
United States. Supreme Court.
Discrimination in justice administration--United States.
Race discrimination--Law and legislation--United States.
African Americans--Civil rights.
United States--Race relations.
KF4755 / .G53 2018
347.73
Black and blue how African Americans judge the U.S. legal system James L. Gibson and Michael Nelson. - London Oxford University Press 2018 - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white) - Oxford scholarship online . - Oxford scholarship online. .
Previously issued in print: 2018.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
It is not hyperbole to proclaim that a crisis of legal legitimacy exists in the relationships between African Americans & the law & legal authorities & institutions that govern them. However, this legitimacy deficit has largely been documented through anecdotal evidence & a steady drumbeat of journalistic reports, but not rigorous scientific research. We posit that both experiences & in-group identities are commanding because they influence the ways in which black people process information, & in particular, the ways in which blacks react to the symbols of legal authority. Based on two nationally-representative samples, this text ties together four dominant theories of public opinion: legitimacy theory, social identity theory, theories of adulthood political socialization & learning through experience, & information processing theories.
Specialized.
9780190865252
United States. Supreme Court.
Discrimination in justice administration--United States.
Race discrimination--Law and legislation--United States.
African Americans--Civil rights.
United States--Race relations.
KF4755 / .G53 2018
347.73