Asked by Mariam Guèye on Sep 29, 2024
Which population group has the highest incarceration rates?
A) Non-Hispanic white men, ages 30-34
B) Non-Hispanic African American men, ages 30-34
C) Non-Hispanic Asian American men, ages 30-34
D) Hispanic men, ages 25-29
E) Non-Hispanic African American women, ages 30-35
Incarceration Rates
The number of individuals in a population who are confined in prison or jail, usually expressed per 100,000 population.
Non-Hispanic
A term used to refer to individuals or populations who do not identify with Hispanic or Latino ethnic groups.
- Gain an understanding of the incarceration rate's concept and how it is measured, while also identifying variations across demographic categories.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the incarceration rate's concept and how it is measured, while also identifying variations across demographic categories.