This study analyzes survey data to explore differences in experiences between African-Americans and whites in criminology/criminal justice education. The experiences of females in criminal justice education are also explored. Written comments from the respondents on issues specific to gender and race discrimination are included. Findings point toward different academic experiences for minorities and females, than for white males and to different experiences for minorities than for whites. Results suggest a need to address gender and racial biases as separate and distinct phenomena occurring in criminal justice academia.
An earlier version of this paper was presented at the annual 1993 meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) held in Kansas City, Missouri. The authors would like to thank Frank Cullen and the anonymous reviewers for their comments on earlier drafts of this manuscript.
An earlier version of this paper was presented at the annual 1993 meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) held in Kansas City, Missouri. The authors would like to thank Frank Cullen and the anonymous reviewers for their comments on earlier drafts of this manuscript.
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An earlier version of this paper was presented at the annual 1993 meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) held in Kansas City, Missouri. The authors would like to thank Frank Cullen and the anonymous reviewers for their comments on earlier drafts of this manuscript.