You Have Gone to a Friend's House for a Study

question 91

Essay

You have gone to a friend's house for a study session and, when you come into the living room, you hear some of your classmates talking about how minorities are "ruining" our country and how a large proportion of minorities are chronic offenders. They claim that most crimes are committed by ethnic minorities and that White individuals end up being the victims of their violence. What evidence can you present to counter their claims?

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Definitions:

Insider Trading

Engaging in stock exchange transactions for personal benefit by exploiting confidential information, an act considered illegal.

Securities Exchange Act

A U.S. law regulating the trading of securities, aimed at protecting investors and maintaining fair and efficient markets.

Tipper

An individual who provides privileged, non-public information to another person, typically about securities trading.

Tippee

A person who receives inside information.