Theory Analysis: Inequality And Crime

Theory Analysis Inequality and crime have been closely associated with one another for some time. The Untied States has displayed and continues to display long-standing patterns of social and economic inequality by race and ethnicity. Major theories have been developed and applied to the inequality displayed within criminal behavior. The conflict theory is a theory that purposes the powerful, Caucasians, use of the criminal justice system is often utilized to enforce power over minorities. The conflict theory with be applied to a recent news article about Lolade Siyonbola, an African American Yale graduate who had the police officers called on her by a Caucasian student for falling asleep in the common area of her dorm. The act of calling …show more content…
The police proceeded to ask Siyonbola for her ID even after unlocking the door to her dorm-room (Griggs, 2018). Siyonbola was questioning why the police needed to see proof of ID. The office responded by stating that they needed reassurance that her presence within the Yale building was of reason. Eventually Siyonbola gave the police her ID which resulted in greater confusion due to the preferred name that was present on the card not matching up with Siyonbola’s name. Two more officers arrived before the confusion was cleared and Siyonbola’s presence within the Yale dorms was confirmed as being …show more content…
Caucasians within society have been for some time, targeting the African American race; reinforcing their power using the justice center. Calling law enforcement for harmless human activities is a display of power from citizens who obtain the powerful position within society. The Caucasian students act of calling the police was an act of power. This act of power was displayed during the segregation of the South in 1890s-1960s (Walker, Spohn and DeLone, 2012). Law enforcement was utilized to maintain the subordinate status of African Americans (Walker, Spohn and DeLone, 2012). While African Americans did end segregation and “fairness” was extended to this population, the use of police force to demonstrate power of the dominate group, Caucasian is still apparent today. As displayed by Siyonbola’s story. African Americans, the subordinate population, are on the rise within society; both academically and professionally. The Obama family lead the nation for eight years. The first African American family to reside in the Presidential White House. Michelle Obama preached to the nation education and morale. Michelle Obama became the women figure for the African American