“Racial differences in the crimerate may be a function of racism practiced in the criminal justicesystem by police, court, and correctional institutions. Accordingto this view, police are more likely to arrest racial minoritiesbecause of discriminatory arrest and search practices.” (Chapter 2,p. 41)
Think of a recent case in which racialprofiling by law enforcement has been called into question andexplain why it is an issue in this dispute. How has racialdiscrimination changed over the years? Do you think that it stillplays a factor in the criminal justice system? Explain why or whynot, using support from your textbook and your selectedexample.
“Racial differences in the crime rate may be a function of racism practiced in the criminal justice system by police, co
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