Socioeconomic factors, courts system, racial bias, social stratification, judicial system, poor ethnicities, stereotypes, Black lives matter, criminal justice practitioners, civil rights movement, racial injustice, racial discrimination, republicans, US courts system, demographic information
This research aims to discover the relationship between social and economic conditions involved in making racial bias more evident within the American court system. This theory relies heavily on the existing theory of social stratification—"winners' school" that emphasizes the role of socioeconomic factors in shaping judgments of bias, which are a constant source of injustice. With the utilization of a single-case research design, the objective of the present study is to contribute reliable data to the proposed theory. Data collection techniques will include qualitative reviews of court records and analysis of personal interviews, which will provide an opportunity to explore the relationships between socioeconomic status and judicial outcomes. The conduct of this study lays the foundations of basic knowledge regarding the judicial bias towards race. It provides directions for the future reforms necessary to eliminate systemic injustices.
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[...] Conclusion In summary, the major aim of this study is to provide information on how racial bias in the U. S. court systems works in a complex way with social-economic issues in focus. By applying the theoretical concepts to the actual cases, the significance of this research is that it will be able to update the literature and influence suitable policy discussions toward creating a fair system. The targeted approach should not only highlight the intricacy of racially loaded systemic injustices but also include the questions of socioeconomic status and judicial practices, the extent of which is the main research problem. [...]
[...] The quality of legal defence given to a certain person differs based on race, which could affect how the judicial system works. Those wealthier have opportunities to consult very experienced and competent lawyers who will lead the legal proceedings to the end, often with favourable outcomes. Whilst people from minority groups often face unjust, unfair representation and may even receive substandard representation, their vulnerability heightens, and they come under prejudice and differential treatment that hampers employment and educational equality among all stakeholders. [...]
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