This statistic shows the results of a Gallup survey among approximately 3,000 Americans on the factor racial bias played in the shooting of the teenager Trayvon Martin. The 17-year-old black teenager was shot in Florida by George Zimmerman who claimed he felt threatened by Martin and referred to the so-called "Stand Your Ground law" which allows a Florida citizen to use a weapon in public if they feel threatened and need to defend themselves. So far, George Zimmerman has not been arrested. Since Trayvon Martin was unarmed, this has sparked a controversy among the American public. Many believe that Zimmerman is guilty of a crime and that he should be arrested.
In this survey, 72 percent of black respondents state that they believe racial bias was a major factor in the shooting of Trayvon Martin.
What do you think - how much of a factor did racial bias play in the shooting of Trayvon Martin?
The original question at the source was posed as follows:
"How much of a factor did racial bias play in the events that led up to the shooting and the shooting itself?"
17-year-old black Trayvon Martin was shot in Florida by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who claimed he felt threatened by Martin and referred to the so-called "Stand Your Ground law" which allows a Florida citizen to use a weapon in public if they feel threatened and need to defend themselves. So far, George Zimmerman has not been arrested. Since Trayvon Martin was unarmed, this has sparked a controversy among the American public. Many believe that Zimmerman is guilty of a crime and that he should be arrested.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Gallup. (April 5, 2012). What do you think - how much of a factor did racial bias play in the shooting of Trayvon Martin? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/222246/survey-regarding-racial-bias-in-the-trayvon-martin-case/
Gallup. "What do you think - how much of a factor did racial bias play in the shooting of Trayvon Martin?." Chart. April 5, 2012. Statista. Accessed August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/222246/survey-regarding-racial-bias-in-the-trayvon-martin-case/
Gallup. (2012). What do you think - how much of a factor did racial bias play in the shooting of Trayvon Martin?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/222246/survey-regarding-racial-bias-in-the-trayvon-martin-case/
Gallup. "What Do You Think - How Much of a Factor Did Racial Bias Play in The Shooting of Trayvon Martin?." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Apr 2012, https://www.statista.com/statistics/222246/survey-regarding-racial-bias-in-the-trayvon-martin-case/
Gallup, What do you think - how much of a factor did racial bias play in the shooting of Trayvon Martin? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/222246/survey-regarding-racial-bias-in-the-trayvon-martin-case/ (last visited August 25, 2024)
What do you think - how much of a factor did racial bias play in the shooting of Trayvon Martin? [Graph], Gallup, April 5, 2012. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/222246/survey-regarding-racial-bias-in-the-trayvon-martin-case/