Incarceration rates for women in the US have increased relative to men since the 1980s. This trend is largely due to increased incarceration among ______.

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The increase in incarceration rates for women in the US since the 1980s is largely attributed to a rise in the incarceration of white women, driven by factors such as drug-related offenses and changes in law enforcement practices.

Incarceration Rates for Women in the US Have Increased Relative