Police brutality has been a significant problem in the United States for decades, and it remains a topic of controversy and concern. The novel "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas explores this issue through the eyes of a teenage girl who witnesses her best friend being killed by a police officer. The book highlights the systemic racism and normalization of police brutality in America and argues that it must be stopped.
The normalization of police brutality is a result of deeply rooted systemic racism that has existed in the country for centuries. Police brutality is often directed towards Black people and other people of color, who are more likely to be stopped, searched, and arrested by law enforcement officers. This discrimination is a result of implicit bias, which perpetuates the idea that Black people are more likely to commit crimes and are therefore more likely to be subjected
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This immunity makes it challenging to hold police officers accountable for their actions, even in cases where their use of force was unjustified. The result is that police officers are often able to use excessive force with impunity, perpetuating the normalization of police brutality.
However, it is essential to acknowledge that not all police officers engage in police brutality, and many are committed to protecting and serving their communities. The problem lies in the systemic racism and lack of accountability within the criminal justice system, which allows police brutality to continue unchecked. In order to stop police brutality, systemic change is needed, including an overhaul of the criminal justice system, increased accountability for law enforcement officers who use excessive force, and a dismantling of the biases that perpetuate racism and