Review by Choice Review
According to Simon Fraser Univ. sociologists Chan and Chunn (emer.), the combination of societal and racial problems in Canada has contributed to crime that involves race and racism in that country. A blend of contributing forces adds to the problems, and the authors begin by presenting concepts and theories that involve racialization. Chapters are organized into four main parts: theory, criminal justice, the administration of criminal justice, and the criminalization of different racial groups. Presented are several compelling arguments involving media perceptions of race that include immigrants and aboriginal citizens. Chan and Chunn see media as a contributing factor in the over-representation of aboriginal people in the incarceration system; why such a small group is treated in that manner is enlightening, thus proving discrimination toward the original inhabitants. Another argument concerns the same type of discrimination toward immigrants, specifically Muslims and especially after 9/11. Finally, the authors point out the fact that the majority of these marginalized people are poor and find it difficult to move up the economic ladder. An excellent study well worth reading for the research presented. --Susan J Zuber-Chall, Emporia State University
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