Assignment:
Question 1. In a 750 word essay, take a position on the reasons there such a disparity between the jail rates of African Americans and Caucasian Americans. While the numbers vary depending on the source, most agree here in the United States, about 1 in 30 males, age 20-34, are in jail. Estimates for black males in that age range, say the number is 1 in 9. For white women aged 35-39, estimates say there is 1 out of every 355 in jail. The estimates for black women in the same age range say the number is 1 in 100. Discuss and support the reasons for taking your position. In addition to taking a position, you should provide some ideas for addressing this issue. You must include a minimum of two references.