Race and Crime in the US

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Which racial group has higher odds of perpetrating violence compared to whites?

  • Blacks (correct)
  • Asians
  • Whites
  • Latinos

What is one of the socioeconomic factors that can explain the over-representation of some racial minorities in the criminal justice system?

  • Lack of access to technology
  • Poverty (correct)
  • Lack of access to transportation
  • Lack of access to healthcare

What has been linked to racial disparities in crime rates according to the text?

  • Racial discrimination in employment
  • Racial profiling
  • Racial bias in the criminal justice system
  • Racial housing segregation (correct)

Which racial group has historically been prevented from moving into prosperous low-crime areas?

<p>Blacks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the 2005 study by the American Journal of Public Health observe about Latino-perpetrated violence compared to whites?

<p>It was 10% lower (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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