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This research aims to examine the dynamics between police actions and community responses, particularly focusing on racialized violence in France.

June 27, 2026Ethnic and Racial Studies0 citations

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The police, activists, and knowledge: the struggle against racialized policing in France

JBJean BeamanThe Graduate Center, CUNY

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This research aims to examine the dynamics between police actions and community responses, particularly focusing on racialized violence in France.
Qualitative analysis of incidents of racialized policing
Interviews with activists and community members
Case study of the shooting of Nahel Merzouk
Increased scrutiny of police practices concerning racial minorities
Activist movements have gained momentum in response to systemic racism
Public outcry following the shooting highlights deep societal tensions

Abstract

On June 27, 2023, a French police officer shot and killed Nahel Merzouk, a 17 year old of Algerian origin, in the Parisian banlieue, or suburban outskirt, of Nanterre, as he was driving. He alleged...

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Jean Beaman (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f67e2aea7db3c1953f2ad https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2026.2690617

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