recognize and evaluate your
understanding of the material covered in
this module. Your work will be assessed
for demonstrated critical thinking.
analytical and communication skills.
Read the instructions carefully and
present your response in a clear and
organized fashion. For grading criteria,
please consult the rubric for this
assignment.
FIGURE 10
Arrest Rates for Marijuana Possession by Race (2001-2010)
900-
700-
Arrest Rates per 100,000
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500-
500-
300-
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100-
2301 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
White Amate
Black Arrest Rate
Source Far Crime Reporting Program Data and C
Questions:
• How can it be argued that, since Reconstruction, the criminal law has been defined and used
against racial or ethnic minorities?
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