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Starter- Picture in time

Starter- Picture in time. What might have happened before the photo was taken? Why did these demonstrations take place? What political right are citizens exercising in these photos?. Crime & justice in the usa. Today we will….

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Starter- Picture in time

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  1. Starter- Picture in time • What might have happened before the photo was taken? • Why did these demonstrations take place? • What political right are citizens exercising in these photos?

  2. Crime & justice in the usa

  3. Today we will… • Understandthe reasons for social inequality with regards to crime in the USA. • Explain the causes which led to this social inequality. Success Criteria…. • Watch a video clip and take notes on the reasons for inequality. • Effectively contribute to a group task whilst noting important information about racial inequality within the USA criminal justice system.

  4. Crime and Justice in the USA Within the USA criminal justice system there is deep rooted inequalities which can be attributed to a number of factors. There is a clear link between prison population in the USA and ethnic groups. This can be seen from the diagram.

  5. Income/ unemployment/ housing/ education/ health Think, Pair, share Why would ethnic minorities be more likely to engage in criminal activity? • Write a sentence linking one of the socio-economic inequalities we have already looked at to crime. • Be prepared to share with the class!

  6. Discrimination in the US Justice System? This has caused outrage within the USA which has ignited a number of political movements to form. It is alleged that minorities are discriminated against when it comes to justice. This is most obvious at the following times: • On arrest • When being tried in court • In terms of length of prison sentence • The use of the death penalty

  7. Reasons for Inequality • Reasons • Targeted by police- “stop and frisk” • Petty drug crimes more harshly punished • Prison system not focused on rehabilitation- punishment • Education system • Discrimination/Racism/Prejudice within the system – “unconscious bias” You are going to watch a video clip about crime inequalities. As you watch, note down the reasons for these inequalities.

  8. Who is discriminated against? There are more African American males in prison in the USA than in college. African Americans are also far more likely to be on death row based on total population.

  9. KU practice questions Describe, in detail, two causes of socio-economic issues in the world power you have studied. In your answer you must state the world power you have studied. 6

  10. September Weekend Hwrk KU practice questions • Explain, in detail, three reasons why some groups do not suffer from socio-economic inequality in the world power you have studied. 8 • Describe, in detail, two ways a citizen can participate in politics in a world power you have studied. In your answer you should state the world power you have studied. 6

  11. Post it note Write down on your post it note: • 1 thing you learned from todays lesson • 1 thing you would like to learn more about Put your initials on the back of your post-it note and stick it to the board when your table is dismissed Link to video which summarises social inequality in the USA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_808465501&feature=iv&list=UUgRvm1yLFoaQKhmaTqXk9SA&src_vid=DhVcZ_MaZE4&v=qwIjKuitlu8

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