How racialized violence shapes American society and opportunity
This session from the Penn Museum explores the sociological impact of race-based violence. It examines how race functions as a powerful social construct that dictates access to resources and influences the way crime is perceived through media and statistics.
While race is not a scientific concept, the reality of racism persists in American society. This lecture, moderated by Ph.D. Sara Lomax-Reese, investigates the cultural consequences of this phenomenon. The discussion focuses on how violence has been racialized in the United States, a process reinforced by news media coverage and reflected in crime statistics. By analyzing these patterns, the session sheds light on how racialized violence creates differential access to opportunities and resources across different populations.
Source: Public Classroom 5: Violence and Race - Introduction
