What Could Be a Reason for the Finding That Defendants

question 12

Multiple Choice

What could be a reason for the finding that defendants with more stereotypical black physical features were treated more harshly than other defendants?

• A) prejudice
• B) external racism
• C) stereotyping
• D) unconscious racism

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