Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Reasons

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that labor unions oppose the use of prison labor?

• A) It is very easy to deny prisoners the right to form a union.
• B) Prison labor displaces low-wage workers in the economy.
• C) Prison labor does little to prepare prisoners for re-entry into the workforce following their release.
• D) Prisoners are exploited because their wages are so low.
• E) There are more prisoners today, so more work is done though prison labor.

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Definitions:

Race

A social construct used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations based on physical appearance, ancestry, and genetics.

Death Penalty

A legal penalty wherein a person is put to death by the state as punishment for a crime.

Drug War

The campaign of prohibition, military aid, and military intervention undertaken to reduce illegal drug trade.

Baldus' Research

Refers to a study by David Baldus that examined racial disparities in the application of the death penalty in the United States, highlighting systemic biases in capital sentencing.