Date of Award
2024
Degree Name
Criminal Justice
College
College of Science
Type of Degree
M.S.
Document Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Dr. Stephen T. Young, Committee Chairperson
Second Advisor
Dr. Wendy Perkins
Third Advisor
Dr. Ryan Phillips
Abstract
Appalachians continue to face the lasting effects of generations of state violence. Residents are often met with economic, environmental, physical, and mental hardships that are specific to these regions. Namely, the intersection of race with these region-specific hardships creates unique issues for Black Appalachians. Black Appalachians have a distinct history connecting the cultural nuances of the Appalachian region with the overall history of racial inequality in the USA. The following highlights Black Appalachian experiences by exploring the relationship between state violence, policing, and race in the region. Utilizing qualitative interviews with Black individuals in Appalachians, results gain a more detailed understanding of their experiences while providing more insight on racial injustices tied to policing in these regions
Subject(s)
Criminal justice.
Criminology.
Law enforcement -- Appalachian Region.
African Americans -- Appalachian Region.
African Americans -- Violence against.
Racial profiling in law enforcement.
West Virginia.
Ohio.
Kentucky.
Recommended Citation
Simpson, Grace, "Policing impacts on racial and regional oppression in Appalachia" (2024). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 1880.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/1880
