Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Cultural Theories

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects the cultural theories of Aboriginal overrepresentation in the criminal justice system?

• A)The sharing of material possessions implies reciprocal action in Aboriginal communities but in the dominant culture it is called theft.
• B)Aboriginal people are overrepresented in the criminal justice system because of the culture of racist policing in mainstream society.
• C)Three to four times as many Aboriginal people live in poor neighbourhoods.
• D)A much smaller proportion of Aboriginal inmates have a high school education.

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