A case to contend: Are blacks and Hispanics over represented in prison?

Abstract

This research paper aims to discover the problem statement that a larger percentage of Blacks and Hispanics occupy US prisons as compared to Caucasian or White individual. The research paper strives to devise a theoretical framework through a comprehensive literature review of previous academic articles in this dimension.

A case to contend: Are blacks and Hispanics over represented in prison?

Significance of the Study

This research paper will provide a concrete and comprehensive analysis of the notion that Blacks and Hispanics are overrepresented in prisons. Additionally, it is important for policymakers to realize that the general population perceives a discriminatory behavior and attitude towards ethnic and racial minorities in the US, especially Blacks and Hispanics. This perception is not only restricted to the criminal system, rather minorities are actively believing that a general discriminatory mindset is targeting Blacks and Hispanics through the judicial and justice system.

Introduction

Despite representing a minor percentage of the total US population, ethnic minorities, such as Black and Hispanic are forming an increased percentage of the total US citizens, which are convicted for various crimes.

Discussion

Research by a criminal justice policy group suggests that Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to end in prison that White males. This statistical tendency is more disturbing in Connecticut. Nationwide statistics in US suggests that out of every 100,000 Whites, 422 are jailed, while for every 100,000 Blacks or Hispanics, 2290 Blacks and 742 Hispanics are likely to end in a prison. What is already disturbing is made worse in Connecticut, with every 2532 Blacks and 1401 Hispanics going to prison as compared to 211 whites. One of the major causes is the dismal political, social and financial position of minorities in America. Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to end in prison due ...