Define the continuum of the five elements of discrimination and describe each element
What will be an ideal response?
Systematic discrimination. Systematic discrimination occurs at all stages of the
criminal justice system as well as at all times and all places.
Institutional discrimination. Racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes that are
The result of the application of racially neutral factors, such as prior criminal
record, employment status, and demeanor
Contextual discrimination. Discrimination found in particular contexts or circumstances (e.g., certain regions, particular crimes, or special victim–offender relationships)
Individual acts of discrimination. Discrimination that results from the acts of particular individuals but that is not characteristic of entire agencies or the criminal justice system as a whole
Pure justice. There is no racial or ethnic discrimination at all in pure justice.
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a. Politicians are importantly dependent upon business for campaign donations b. Some business lobbyists are former legislators with strong ties to lawmakers c. Lawmakers are most typically former businessmen themselves d. At least some significant segment of lawmakers' constituencies benefit from pro-business laws
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. the statement is true because of random assignment b. the statement is false because of random assignment c. the statement is true because the researcher is most concerned with measuring the fluctuation in the dependent variable between groups and not between a group and the population d. the statement is untrue