The theory of implicit bias states that one can unconsciously link a person to the stereotypes of the groups in which they belong, such as race, age, and gender, which impacts how one perceives and treats that individual (Fridell & Lim, 2016). Implicit bias and explicit bias are not mutually exclusive, for explicit bias refers to being “consciously aware” of discriminatory profiling thoughts and behavior (Ross, 2018, pp. 1-2). Implicit associations do not align with what one may believe; moreover, bias can show in people whoclaim that they do not having any prejudicial thoughts and do not stereotype others (Fridell, 2016). James (2018) mentions the primary method to measure implicit bias: Implicit Association Test (IAT). This test, introduced
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Considering the response time and frequency of errors, the results demonstrate that participants match “good” with White individuals and “bad” with Black individuals at a faster rate (Levinson, Cali, & Young, 2010). Police officers and civilians tend to keep implicit racial bias in mind, even more so with people who are Black (Rice & White, 2010). Correspondingly, Eberhardt and her colleagues (2004) acknowledge how both police officers and civilians strongly associate Blacks with crime. In regards to civilians, when someone comes across a black person, they are more likely to assume that they “might get robbed” because …show more content…
Lawson (2015) insists that their behavior towards the community seems to be “influenced by the stereotypical fear” of Blacks, especially men, which emerges from past experiences (p. 351). It is important to realize how problematic it is for officers to limit their experience with Blacks to the menacing situations they encounter when policing, for they only have negative assumptions of all Black men. (Lawson, 2015). By extension, police officers’ thought of Black people is that they are all criminals (Noah, 2016).
Driven by the assumption that Blacks are a greater threat, officers are more likely to use greater force (Fridell & Lim, 2016). Consequently, the excessive use of force changes how the community views officers and gives rise to issues with their confidence and trust in the police (Tyler, 2005). Being targeted, along with unfair treatment, interferes with the perceptions of police from Black men. Even though one may not experience a negative encounter with an officer directly, a civilian’s view of the police can be shaped by the experiences of others (Brunson,
Considering the response time and frequency of errors, the results demonstrate that participants match “good” with White individuals and “bad” with Black individuals at a faster rate (Levinson, Cali, & Young, 2010). Police officers and civilians tend to keep implicit racial bias in mind, even more so with people who are Black (Rice & White, 2010). Correspondingly, Eberhardt and her colleagues (2004) acknowledge how both police officers and civilians strongly associate Blacks with crime. In regards to civilians, when someone comes across a black person, they are more likely to assume that they “might get robbed” because …show more content…
Lawson (2015) insists that their behavior towards the community seems to be “influenced by the stereotypical fear” of Blacks, especially men, which emerges from past experiences (p. 351). It is important to realize how problematic it is for officers to limit their experience with Blacks to the menacing situations they encounter when policing, for they only have negative assumptions of all Black men. (Lawson, 2015). By extension, police officers’ thought of Black people is that they are all criminals (Noah, 2016).
Driven by the assumption that Blacks are a greater threat, officers are more likely to use greater force (Fridell & Lim, 2016). Consequently, the excessive use of force changes how the community views officers and gives rise to issues with their confidence and trust in the police (Tyler, 2005). Being targeted, along with unfair treatment, interferes with the perceptions of police from Black men. Even though one may not experience a negative encounter with an officer directly, a civilian’s view of the police can be shaped by the experiences of others (Brunson,