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Summary: Cultural Differences In Crime Simulation

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However the differentiation does not end at census and collecting data, information it spills over to criminology. Data in crime reports is consistently separated by race, which is compiled in arrest report, intensifying the difference between in crimes committed by Blacks and whites, while neutralizing crimes committed by other minorities (Covington 549). However, criminologists question these results, as they claim that the large difference in the number of arrest between whites and people of colour is not a true reflection of the amount of crimes committed by each rate, but actually represents police bias (Covington 550). Furthermore with the increase in information racialization of crimes arises. Indicating and alienating violent crimes to people of black ethnicity, because they are more likely to retaliate as they value honor more than human life (Covington 552). However some scholars argue, that the priority placed in honor, by some individuals is linked to historical violence they have experienced, through colonialism, slavery and inequality

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