Racial disparity and racism are two different things. Racism otherwise called discrimination, is an insidious social problem in a multicultural and multi-ethnic society like USA. It arises from the belief that one’s race is dominant to others. Usually the dominant race discriminates against the racial or ethical minorities. On the other hand, racial disparity, does not necessarily mean discrimination. It simply means the differences noticed in the two races. Criminal justice experts describe racial disparity in terms of legal and extra-legal factors. Criminal records and seriousness of crime are considered as legal factors. Though American blacks constitute only Continue reading...
