One criticism of law-enforcement procedures has been the use of race- based profiling by police officers. Maryland state troopers' records over three years showed that, of all motorists on Interstate I-95, 75% were White and 17% were Black. What percentage of stops with searches involved those who were Black?
A. 17%
B. 34%
C. 55%
D. 70%
D
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going to want to play with us!" Kanza's assumptions about the new classmate based strictly on her skin color demonstrate a. ethnocentrism. b. socialized paranoia. c. discrimination. d. prejudice.
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a. Janitorial work that she can perform overnight b. Fast-food restaurant cashier c. Accounting work in which she will be required to learn new math skills d. Lawn-service work (e.g., lawn-mowing)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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