Explain the impact of discrimination in the criminal justice system.

What will be an ideal response?


Discrimination in the criminal justice system leads to disproportionate numbers of Black families with absent and unemployed parents. Even after serving sentences, people with criminal records face further punishment, particularly in employment.

Sociology

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The contention of Rational Choice Theorists is that criminal behavior generally rests on a foundation of preliminary thought and evaluation by the __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

Which of the following was true about households in colonial America?

A. the notion of family was not based on blood ties B. the notion of family was based on blood ties C. everyone living in the same household under a male household leader was considered a family D. both "the notion of family was not based on blood ties" and "everyone living in the same household under a male household leader was considered a family"

Sociology

What are the benefits of regular exercise for older adults?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

According to your textbook, personality growth or change across adulthood does not normally occur unless

A. biological forces dictate it is needed for survival. B. there are special circumstances and with an environmental push for it to occur. C. interpersonal relationships force it to happen. D. an individual recognizes it is needed to increase happiness.

Sociology