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Stereotypes and crime

Simplifying Complexity

CHAPTER

Examining Stereotypes, Crime, and Essentialist Explanations

Exploring the impact of stereotypes on crime rates, this chapter stresses the need to move away from essentialist explanations and instead focus on beliefs and incentives. It references a book by an economist advocating for anti-essentialism and the importance of adjusting stereotypes with an open mind.

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