For this assignment, you will write a 1-2 page paper about racial identification in crime reporting. To do this, locate and analyze at least 3 newspaper articles/stories relating to a crime. Take note of any racial implications contained in the articles and answer the following questions:
How much influence do you think the media has on your perceptions of crime?
What do your news stories have in common?
When is race an appropriate element in a story?
Are the racial identifications used in these stories relevant? Why or why not?
What are the problems surrounding the unwarranted use of racial identity in crime-related stories?
How much do you think the media contributes to public attitudes and beliefs about people from different cultures and races?
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