Asked by Katie Barnard on Sep 26, 2024

Mauer (2006) contends that since the ______ no policy has impacted Black incarceration more than the War on Drugs.

A) 1960s
B) 1970s
C) 1980s
D) 1990s

War On Drugs

A government-led initiative aimed at stopping illegal drug use, distribution, and trade through a strict law enforcement approach.

Black Incarceration

Refers to the disproportionately high rates of imprisonment among the Black or African American populations, often discussed in the context of systemic racism and criminal justice reform.

  • Acquire knowledge on the influence of racial discrimination and bias in the criminal justice system.
  • Understand how drug regulations and the War on Drugs have had an unequal impact on minority groups.