Race, Political Ideology, and Support for Defunding the Police in the United States

Nurgul R. Aitalieva and Lauren Howard Harding

International Journal of Public Administration, 2025, vol. 48, issue 12, 760-774

Abstract: This study investigates public attitudes toward “Defund the Police” proposals amid U.S. protests against racism and police brutality. Analysis of 2021 General Social Survey data reveals that racial identity and political ideology significantly shape these attitudes. Black Americans demonstrate the highest support for defunding, followed by Hispanic Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities, reflecting diverse historical and cultural experiences with the government. Political ideology further polarizes opinions, with liberals more supportive and conservatives more opposed. These findings highlight the complexities of addressing systemic issues in criminal justice and the importance of social identities in shaping attitudes toward police reform.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2024.2415131

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