Victim blamers contend that African Americans are more likely than Whites to be incarcerated because they have high rates of illegitimacy, a high proportion of transient males, and their families have matriarchal structures. What does this approach ignore?
A. that Whites are more likely to be incarcerated than African Americans
B. the pervasive effects of racism in the United States
C. that this is actually a system-blaming approach
D. the victim blamers are psychologically deprived
Answer: B
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