Essay On Race And Ethnic Disparity

Within our community, there are many racial and ethnic inequalities when it comes to the justice system. In recent news, it is even more relevant to the black lives matters movement. As much as the criminal justice system would hate to admit it, those of a particular race, other than Caucasian, are consistently treated as if they are guilty and have to prove their innocence. I have lived in a lower-class neighborhood and witnessed this behavior first hand. Residing in a lower socioeconomic community, one sees the racial and ethnic stereotyping by the officers that patrol the area. Probable cause does not seem to exist in neighborhoods such as ones where I grew up. Reasonable suspicion appears to be the norm, although their reasonable suspicion is based only on how they look. It is sad this is the standard for many communities. When a person of a different race (other than Caucasian) walks out of their home, they are aware of the possibility of being approached or stopped for …show more content…
As I started to take courses in criminal justice, I became more and more interested in the field. I have learned much about how racial and ethnic disparity has affected our criminal justice system, and I want to make a difference. I plan on continuing my education to obtain a criminal justice major and hope to work with children in lower socioeconomic neighborhoods. I want to help make a difference! I want to be the reason they are not stopped or even arrested based on reasonable suspicion for their race or ethnicity. I would love to see all races, and ethnicities treated as one. My Goal is for everyone to be treated equally, so that no one is afraid to walk down the street, and wonder whether or not they have to be fearful of the police passing by. I want everyone of all races and ethnicities to have a fair chance at life, liberty and the pursuit of