Race has always been -and may continue to be- the dominant cultural construct that creates differences and antagonism between members of diverse communities. Explanations of this phenomenon find their roots in the history of racial segregation in most parts of the USA, and, most importantly, race is one of the few most visible cultural characteristics that serve as basis of cataloging citizens.
This course examines the stereotypes and prejudices that have been built during many decades across the nation and that are often the basis of discriminating major minority groups: African-Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and Indian- Americans. Participants will discuss characteristics of the cultures of these groups in order to determine why different groups behave the way they do based not on their race but on their cultural backgrounds. They will identify their own values, stereotypes and prejudices and how these affect their perception of others.
Research shows that the more someone learns about other cultures the more they understand how to deal with people from that culture. Police officers will enhance their understanding of the minority cultures and values. The result will be to participate in the creation of a more harmonious environment where law enforcement is trusted to protect its citizens and where the citizens participate in “Community-oriented Policing.”
THIS CLASS IS OFFERED IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY WITH THE SAME QUALITY, CONTENTS AND CREDITS.
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PA-300 Certificate
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This course examines the stereotypes and prejudices that have been built during many decades across the nation and that are often the basis of discriminating major minority groups: African-Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and Indian- Americans. Participants will discuss characteristics of the cultures of these groups in order to determine why different groups behave the way they do based not on their race but on their cultural backgrounds. They will identify their own values, stereotypes and prejudices and how these affect their perception of others.
Research shows that the more someone learns about other cultures the more they understand how to deal with people from that culture. Police officers will enhance their understanding of the minority cultures and values. The result will be to participate in the creation of a more harmonious environment where law enforcement is trusted to protect its citizens and where the citizens participate in “Community-oriented Policing.”
THIS CLASS IS OFFERED IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY WITH THE SAME QUALITY, CONTENTS AND CREDITS.
Click here to enroll in PA-300
PA-300 Certificate
Schedule coming soon
Back to Post-Approved page