Which of the following statements is true of American imprisonment?

A. It occurs mainly due to an increase in crime levels.
B. It is increasing faster for men than women.
C. It is socially concentrated among groups in the population.
D. It occurs due to the shift to an indeterminate sentencing structure.


Answer: C

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