The Impacts of Societal Stereotypes and Societal Exclusion on Minority Populations
The rise in incarceration rates within the United States is alarming. However, more alarming and concerning is the continual rise of incarceration rates among minority groups. This rise in incarceration has continued to rise despite the decreases in crime, and numerous measures put in place to address problematic issues associated with crime and drug use. Campbell, Michael C., Matt Vogel, & Joshua Williams. (2015) point out that over the past 40 years there has been a 450 percent increase in the nation’s incarceration rates. While this number does not solely reflect incarceration rates of minority populations, there has been a disproportionately higher number
The rise in incarceration rates within the United States is alarming. However, more alarming and concerning is the continual rise of incarceration rates among minority groups. This rise in incarceration has continued to rise despite the decreases in crime, and numerous measures put in place to address problematic issues associated with crime and drug use. Campbell, Michael C., Matt Vogel, & Joshua Williams. (2015) point out that over the past 40 years there has been a 450 percent increase in the nation’s incarceration rates. While this number does not solely reflect incarceration rates of minority populations, there has been a disproportionately higher number