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The Influence of Race/Ethnicity on the Perceived Prevalence and Support for Racial Profiling at Airports

Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, PA

Everette B. Penn

University of Houston-Clear Lake, TX

Kareem L. Jordan

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

George E. Higgins

University of Louisville, KY

This article explores citizens' views on racial profiling at airports. A recent Gallup poll allowed for analyses of the perception of Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites concerning whether they felt racial profiling at airports was widespread and/or justified. Multivariate analyses revealed that Blacks were more likely than Whites to believe profiling at airports was widespread. There were, however, no differences between the opinions of Whites and Hispanics on the extent of profiling in airports. Racial and ethnic minorities were less likely than Whites to believe that profiling at airports was justified. The implications of the results are discussed.

Key Words: racial profiling • airports • terrorism • homeland security • public opinion • race/ethnicity

This version was published on September 1, 2009

Criminal Justice Policy Review, Vol. 20, No. 3, 344-358 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0887403408327384


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