Which of the following is most accurate regarding race and the justice system in the United States?

A. Race is not a factor in the justice system.
B. White women are more likely to be imprisoned than Hispanic women.
C. Whites are more likely to be arrested and punished.
D. Black men are almost six times more likely to be imprisoned than white men.


Answer: D

Sociology

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