Which of the Following Helps Explain a Higher Fear of Crime

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following helps explain a higher fear of crime among African-Americans and Latinos?

• A) African-Americans and Latinos are more likely to live in large cities.
• B) Whites are more likely to install security systems.
• C) African-Americans and Latinos are more likely to live in rural areas.
• D) Whites are less likely to go out at night.

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