Sociologists believe that the relationship between race and crime may be due to
A)racial justice programs.
B)the fact that nonwhites are overrepresented in the lower classes.
C)later and more lenient contact with the criminal justice system.
D)the proportion of whites to nonwhites in a community.

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Sociologists often point to socioeconomic factors as a significant reason for disparities in crime rates among different racial groups. The overrepresentation of nonwhites in lower socioeconomic classes can lead to higher crime rates due to factors like poverty, limited access to quality education, and fewer employment opportunities, which are more prevalent in lower socioeconomic classes.

Sociologists Believe That the Relationship Between Race and Crime May