RACISMO ESTRUTURAL: A IDENTIFICAÇÃO DOS CRITÉRIOS DA ABORDAGEM POLICIAL COMO FATOR DE SEGURANÇA PARA AS COMUNIDADES VULNERÁVEIS

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the criteria for police stops and investigate how the lack of clear guidelines for police actions during stops can be considered a "reflection of structural racism," with profound consequences for the affected communities. It highlights the omission of racial bias in policing and characterizes structural racism. The study employs a qualitative and bibliographic methodology. Initially, it presents the concept of Structural Racism and the ways in which racism manifests against vulnerable communities. It is concluded that, in many cases, police stops reflect the racist and discriminatory treatment towards Black individuals, revealing the presence of structural racism and acting as a source of segregation and prejudice within the democratic state in which we live. Subsequently, the paper examines possible legal and policy solutions to address this issue and promote racial equality.