1. According to your readings and own personal knowledge what isthe cause or root of overrepresentation of the AmericanCorrectional Population i.e. gender color or other factors?Please […]
1. In Gregg v. Georgia the Supreme Court assumed that racialdiscrimination would not be a problem under the guided-discretionstatutes enacted in the wake of the Furman […]
1. Racial minorities comprise a very small proportion of thelawyers and judges in the United States. What accounts forthis? What difference if any would it make […]
1. Is there racial or ethnic discrimination in arrests?Can you recall an incident you witnessed or head by way ofthe media? What is the evidence for […]
In lieu of discussion questions please discuss what you learnedduring this class. Do you think cultural diversity classesare necessary in the workplace? Why or why not?
2. Is there bias or discrimination in sentencing practices?Please discuss a case that you are familiar with or research ascase that many feel was an act […]