The Disparity in Rates of Incarceration Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

The disparity in rates of incarceration is:

• A) greater for men versus women than for blacks versus whites.
• B) greater for women versus men than for blacks versus whites.
• C) about the same for men versus women as for blacks versus whites.
• D) unknown-and unknowable.
• E) none of the above.

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