Why Black and white Americans see the justice system differently (audio)

Why Black and white Americans see the justice system differently (audio)

UIs the criminal justice system fair? The answer, it turns out, depends on whom you ask. A 2019 survey by the Pew Research Center found that nearly 9 in 10 Black adults say Black Americans are treated less fairly than their white counterparts. Only about 61% of white adults agreed. This disparity in perception exists almost across the board, on views around policing, sentencing, and parole. The reason, experts say, is that the way we see the world is based largely on our experiences. And while there are exceptions, “the police act more as an oppressive force when dealing with ...

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