Upon Release, Most Inmates Are Unemployed and Have Difficulty Finding

question 137

Multiple Choice

Upon release, most inmates are unemployed and have difficulty finding jobs.What group is most likely to be unemployed in the United States, regardless of whether they've served time in prison?

• A) male Caucasians under the age of 30
• B) male Hispanics under the age of 30
• C) male African Americans under the age of 30
• D) male African Americans aged 30 or over
• E) male Hispanics aged 30 or over

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Definitions:

Functionalist

A perspective in sociology that emphasizes the importance of each part of society and its necessary role in maintaining the whole.

Conflict Theory

is a sociological perspective that views social life as a competition and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.

Congress Representation

The process by which citizens are represented in Congress, the legislative body of the United States, typically through elected officials.

African Americans

A racial or ethnic group in the United States identified by their ancestry from native African populations, with a unique history, culture, and social experiences.