Anti-crime sentiments have been linked with racist sentiments. Discuss this controversy, using examples of crime being posited as a surrogate for race

What will be an ideal response?


Answer:
A. Crime became a code word for race – 1960s (p. 114).
B. Examples include Nixon's war on drugs, crime policies (p. 114).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. To limit judicial discretion b. To reduce sentence disparity c. Both (a) and (b) d. None of the above

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