State-Sanctioned Violence

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A State-Sanctioned Violence is a state violence enforced or condoned by a government body to uphold certain laws, norms, or policies.



References

2017

  • (Rothstein, 2017) ⇒ Richard Rothstein. (2017). “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America.” Liveright Publishing Corporation.
    • NOTES: Discusses how state-sanctioned violence underscores the role of law enforcement and local authorities in upholding segregation laws and norms through the use of violence or the threat thereof, often directed at minorities attempting to cross racial boundaries."