Which of the Following Statements Accurately Reflects an Element of the Criminal

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately reflects an element of the criminal justice system?

• A) Just over two-thirds of young middle-aged Latino males (ages 35-55) are either in prison, in jail, or on probation or parole
• B) Just over one-third of all women (all ages) nationally are under correctional supervision
• C) Some one-third of young African-American males (ages 20 -29) nationally are under correctional supervision
• D) Some two-thirds of older Caucasians (ages 55-75) are either in prison, in jail, or on probation or parole

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Definitions:

Cultural Preferences

The tendencies or inclinations of individuals or groups toward certain beliefs, practices, or objects based on their cultural background.

Stereotyping

Putting similar people or events into a single category, even though significant differences exist.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a set of characteristics to all members of a group, disregarding individual differences.

Low-context Cultures

Societies or groups where communication is explicit, direct, and relies less on situational context or non-verbal cues to convey meaning.