Question

SOCI-111, introduction to Sociology
One key reason sociologists say that the United States is currently in an era of mass incarceration is because?
Possible Answers:
a) Most industrialized democracies have low incarceration rates despite having capital punishment.
b) Minor-age prisoners who have committed violent crimes are often now housed with adult offenders.
c) The sizable prison population in the United States is largely concentrated in just a few correctional facilities.
d) Most industrialized democracies have lower incarceration rates than the United States.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is D.

The USA has the highest incarceration rates in the world. Incarceration rates are the number of people in jail per 100,000 population. This data is one key reason sociologists say that the United States is currently in an era of mass incarceration. It is a relative study. Currently, the USA host 2.2 million prisoners.

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