Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Cultural Theories

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects the cultural theories of Indigenous overrepresentation in the criminal justice system?

• A) The sharing of material possessions implies reciprocal action in Indigenous communities but in the dominant culture it is called theft.
• B) Indigenous peoples are overrepresented in the criminal justice system because of the culture of racist policing in mainstream society.
• C) Three to four times as many Indigenous people live in poor neighbourhoods.
• D) A much smaller proportion of Indigenous inmates have a high school education.

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