The Evolution of Anti-Blackness in the American South: How Slavery and Segregation Perpetuates the Victimization of Black People

IF 2.2 1区社会学 Q1 CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency Pub Date : 2022-09-07 DOI:10.1177/00224278221120811

Caroline M. Bailey

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Abstract

Objectives: Drawing on the “legacy effect” framework and the intergroup contact hypothesis, this study examines whether 1) slavery is associated with anti-Black hate crimes, 2) racial segregation is associated with anti-Black hate crimes, and 3) racial segregation moderates the relationship between slavery and anti-Black hate crimes. Methods: Using several data sources, including the 1860 and 2000 U.S. Census and the 2000-2016 Uniform Crime Report, negative binomial regressions are employed to explore these research questions. Results: In support of the “legacy effect” and intergroup contact hypothesis, the findings from the analyses reveal that both slavery and racial segregation are significantly associated with increases in anti-Black hate crimes. Moreover, the relationship between slavery and anti-Black hate crimes is amplified by racial segregation. Conclusions: The results from this research suggest that historical practices and institutions, such as slavery, can influence the contemporary maltreatment of Black citizens. Specifically, the racism and discrimination inherent in slavery has manifested in the form of modern-day anti-Black hate crimes. Additionally, the relationship between slavery and anti-Black hate crimes is amplified when racial segregation prevents racial and ethnic groups from building meaningful relationships that could demystify the culture of Black inferiority created by the institution of slavery.

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美国南方反黑人的演变:奴隶制和种族隔离是如何使黑人受害的

目的：利用“遗产效应”框架和群体间接触假说，本研究考察了1）奴隶制是否与反黑人仇恨犯罪有关，2）种族隔离是否与反黑仇恨犯罪有关；3）种族隔离调节了奴隶制与反黑恨恶犯罪之间的关系。方法：利用包括1860年和2000年美国人口普查以及2000-2016年统一犯罪报告在内的多个数据来源，采用负二项回归方法探讨这些研究问题。结果：为了支持“遗产效应”和群体间接触假说，分析结果表明，奴隶制和种族隔离都与反黑人仇恨犯罪的增加显著相关。此外，奴隶制和反黑人仇恨犯罪之间的关系因种族隔离而加剧。结论：这项研究的结果表明，奴隶制等历史习俗和制度会影响当代对黑人公民的虐待。具体而言，奴隶制固有的种族主义和歧视表现为现代反黑人仇恨犯罪。此外，当种族隔离阻止种族和族裔群体建立有意义的关系时，奴隶制和反黑人仇恨犯罪之间的关系就会被放大，这种关系可能会揭开奴隶制制度所创造的黑人自卑文化的神秘面纱。

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Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY-

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5.50

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