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Which of the Following Best Represents the Differential Treatment Hypothesis

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Which of the following best represents the differential treatment hypothesis?


A) There are actual differences between racial groups in terms of the incidence,level of seriousness,and persistence of offending patterns.
B) Structural inequality in the administration of justice is responsible for the overrepresentation of minority groups in the criminal justice process.
C) Structural injustices in society are responsible for the overrepresentation of minority groups in criminal offending.
D) There is a higher rate of criminal offending by racial minority groups because they receive preferential treatment by government.

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