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Analyzing the World Presented by "Cops"
2:10:24 - 2:14:24 (03:59)
Researchers analyzed 800 episodes of "Cops" to identify patterns in race and types of crimes. They found that "Cops" initially tended to show more non-white criminals, but switched over to mostly white criminals after the NAACP complaint.
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The overwhelming number of TV shows and movies focused on police, crime, and the legal system have influenced our perception of policing and law enforcement, making it difficult for us to envision alternative solutions to crime prevention.
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Summary
The overwhelming number of TV shows and movies focused on police, crime, and the legal system have influenced our perception of policing and law enforcement, making it difficult for us to envision alternative solutions to crime prevention.
ChapterAnalyzing the World Presented by "Cops"
EpisodeBehind the Police: How The Police Declared War On All Of Us
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Researchers have analyzed 800 episodes of the TV show 'Cops' to see how the world of crime is presented as opposed to the real world.
2:11:40 - 2:14:24 (02:44)
Summary
Researchers have analyzed 800 episodes of the TV show 'Cops' to see how the world of crime is presented as opposed to the real world. The show presented a lot more non-white people getting arrested in the beginning, which was changed after the NAACP complained and now mostly white criminals are shown.