Criminality, as a social construct, manifests differently across individuals, raising questions about why certain people are more readily labeled as 'criminal.' as Sampson and Wilson (1995) elucidate in their seminal work, certain ethnic groups face disproportionate stigmatization as criminals, perpetuating stereotypes that contribute to biased judgments. This essay delves into academic research, drawing on the insights of Gerbner (1998), Surette (2015), Greenwald and Krieger (2006), Pager (2003), Wilson (1987), Moffitt (1993), and Farrington (1995), to evaluate the factors contributing to the differential perception of criminality in society. What are the factors contributing to the differential perception of criminality in society?
