Compared to the 1970s, Those Who Go to Prison Now

question 53

Multiple Choice

Compared to the 1970s, those who go to prison now serve sentences that are .

• A) nearly twice as short
• B) nearly twice as long
• C) nearly identical
• D) incomparable

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Definitions:

Critical Race Theory

An intellectual movement and framework that examines society and culture as they relate to categorizations of race, law, and power, emphasizing the effects of systemic racism.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective that examines society and individual behaviors through the study of symbols, meanings, and interactions between people.

Excessive Force

The use of force greater than what is deemed reasonable or necessary under the circumstances by law enforcement personnel.

Miscegenation

Romantic, sexual, or marital relationships between people of different races.