Racial Bias and Inequality in the U.S. Justice System
Words: 941 Pages: 3 3586Introduction Structural inequality in America, particularly concerning race, has deep roots tracing back to the era of slavery. Despite strides toward equality, these divisions persist into the twenty-first century, manifesting starkly within the realm of crime and punishment. The American judicial system, often heralded as a beacon of justice, is marred by racial disparities that undermine its integrity. This essay will explore the disproportionate incarceration rates among racial minorities, discrimination in sentencing, systematic exclusion from the judicial process, racial stereotypes, […]