Sunday, November 24, 2024

The Murder of Trayvon Martin

 


The Trayvor Martin Case

  1. How did race and racial stereotypes influence the events 

surrounding Trayvon Martin's death?

  1. What does this case reveal about systemic racial inequality 

in policing and criminal justice?

  1. Compare public reactions to Trayvon Martin's case to similar 

incidents involving individuals of other races.

  1. Discuss how societal norms and values may have framed 

Trayvon Martin as "deviant" in Zimmerman's eyes.

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  1. How does Trayvon Martin's case illustrate the concept of 

labeling?

  1. What role did cultural symbols (hoodies, race, language) 

play in the interactions leading up to Trayvon Martin's death?

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  1. How do societal fears about crime influence the actions of 

individuals like George Zimmerman?

  1. What role do neighborhood watch programs play in maintaining 

community safety? Are they always beneficial?

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