In the Early Twenty-First Century, Which Group Had the Highest

question 24

Multiple Choice

In the early twenty-first century, which group had the highest percentage of its members in U.S. prisons?

• A) gays
• B) whites
• C) Mexicans
• D) environmentalists
• E) blacks

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Definitions:

Hate Crime

Criminal acts motivated by bias or prejudice against the perceived race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity of the victim.

Bias

A tendency to lean in a certain direction, either in favor of or against a particular thing, person, or group, often in a way considered to be unfair.

Assailant

A person who physically attacks another, often causing harm or injury.

Transsexual

An individual who identifies with a gender different from their assigned sex at birth and who may undergo medical procedures to align their physical appearance with their gender identity.