Disproportionate Minority Confinement Refers to the ______

question 22

Multiple Choice

Disproportionate minority confinement refers to the ______.

• A) tendency of police to arrest minorities at sobriety check points
• B) societal need to increase secure facilities in order to house minorities
• C) change in immigration patterns of ethnic minorities
• D) proportion of racial and ethnic minorities who are detained or incarcerated

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Definitions:

Prestige

The value with which different groups of people are judged.

Postindustrial Economy

An economic phase characterized by the decline of manufacturing and the growth of services, information, and technology sectors, marking a shift from industrial-based to knowledge-based activities.

Deindustrialization

The transition from a predominantly goods-producing economy to one based on the provision of services.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in a country, responsible for interpreting the constitution and laws, and making decisions that serve as legal precedents.