Argumentative Essay On Racial Carding

Carding continues to be a controversial subject of discussion. It becomes into question and becomes problematic when a certain population in society is over-represented in street checking practices. It also continues to cause tension relations between law enforcement and black communities. In this paper I will critically analyzed an article, “Controversial ‘carding’ practice is an invaluable source of intelligence for police, if done right” (2015) by Christie Blatchford from the National Post. I argue that carding is the new form of ‘racial profiling’ by police and it is connected to the intersection of race, gender and class that are filtered through political, social and economic oppression of black identity. Further, I will accomplish

Blackness have become objectified in public spaces, such as, the street of Toronto, the malls and even in prison. Given the negative stereotypes that associated Black males with criminality, they are constantly under surveillance. The social construction of race by the dominant ideology are still embedded in society that capitalized on minorities.
In the article, “Controversial ‘carding’ practice is an invaluable source of intelligence for police, if done right” (2015), Blatchford argues, that the debate on carding is over exhausted, therefore needs to permanently be eradicated (p. 1). Unfortunately, this view is not shared by those in dominant position of operation. I would like to highlight in this article that Peel Regional Police Chief Jennifer Evans said, “In fact, when carding is done properly, there is nothing random about it” (p. 1). The argument that Chief Evans is making, is problematic and needs to include the question, such as, what is ‘good carding practices’ and how carding can be done properly. She fails to make recommendations to justify her claim in making carding effective in the community. According to Blatchford (2015), “Predecessor Bill Blair suspended the practise Jan 1” (p. 2).

According to Grewal the data stated, “Black people in Brampton and Mississauga are three time more likely to be stopped by Peel police that white people”. Furthermore, Grewal reveals, “Black people made up 9% of Brampton and Mississauga’s population, but accounted for 21% of police street check. While Whites made of 41% of the population and accounted for 28% of the street checks”. This data analysis again reveals significant disparities in the way in which Blacks and Whites are treated by law enforcement officers. The data shows an excessive number of Blacks were stop and checked. According to Bob Mullaly (2010), the oppression of minorities happens because it favors the ruling group, in society. It seek to uphold mainstream views that racialized groups are in subordination to white supremacy (p. 41). Not only are blacks open to the increase of street check by police but their communities are also