Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Racial Diversity in Deliberating Groups

Awarded External Scholars

Tali Mendelberg

Princeton University

Christopher Karpowitz

Brigham Young University

Project Date:

July 2022

Award Amount:

$32,500

Summary

Despite increased attention to racial disparities in the justice system, we know little about how racial diversity on juries impacts jury deliberations. Political scientists Tali Mendelberg and Christopher Karpowitz will examine the influence of both White and non-White individuals on deliberations. They will analyze recordings and transcripts from mock juries for their study.

Academic Discipline:

Political Science