What biases are evident in the U.S. correctional system? Who do they affect the most? Can they be fixed?

What will be an ideal response?


Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Outline the various areas where bias is clear in the U.S. correctional system (laws, police, judicial process).
2. Explain the patterns of who is affected.
3. Advance an argument about whether these biases can be fixed and if so, how.

Sociology

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