Stereotyping In The Case Of Adnan

Stereotyping creeps into interviews quite often. As the case of Adnan, when his mother mentioned that she felt that he was an easy target because he was a Muslim, I would have to agree with her. Throughout the trial, Adnan religion and culture was called into question several times. Detective Ritz and MacGillivary tried to establish that Adnan motive for killing Hae was because he had sacrificed his religion to have a relationship and was tired of lying about it. When Sarah talked with the juror, William Owen, she mentioned that Adnan religion played a part at some point in her decision to find him guilty, but then tried to forget about it. But, when the other jurors were polled, Sarah discovered Adnan religion and culture was the determining factor for how they decided on a guilty verdict. Ms. Guiterrez tried to turn the case from, why was the murder committed, to who committed the murder was it Jay with the help from Mr. S? This strategy was used to eliminate any stereotyping that occurred during the prosecution line of questioning. Christina Guiterrez wanted Adnan to be tried without prejudice, regardless of his religion or culture.
So as a recruiter, you have to be cautious of this and try not to let it get in the way during the interview process. It’s easy to find the things that you might have in common with someone you’re interviewing, and it’s easy to find judgement in things that you do not share the same values