Against carceral data collection in response to anti-Asian violences

This commentary reflects on recent instances of anti-Asian violence and state responses to redress violence through data-driven strategies. Data collection often presents itself as an appealing strategy, due to impacted communities’ desires for evidence and metrics to substantiate political claims....

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Published inBig data & society Vol. 8; no. 1
Main Authors Kuo, Rachel, Bui, Matthew
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.01.2021
Sage Publications Ltd
SAGE Publishing
Subjects
Data collection
Hate crimes
Law enforcement
Legislation
Racial violence
Violence
COVID-19
racism
policing
race
Asian American
data collection
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Summary:This commentary reflects on recent instances of anti-Asian violence and state responses to redress violence through data-driven strategies. Data collection often presents itself as an appealing strategy, due to impacted communities’ desires for evidence and metrics to substantiate political claims. Yet, data collection can bolster the carceral state. This commentary takes an antagonistic approach to policing, including the ongoing creation of data infrastructures by—and for—law enforcement through hate crimes legislation. We critically discuss the challenges and possibilities in building towards anti-carceral responses amidst ongoing racial violence and crisis.
ISSN:2053-9517
2053-9517
DOI:10.1177/20539517211028252