Federal investigations showed a pattern of discrimination in the Ferguson, Missouri police department in the way African Americans were treated. This is an example of which sociological concept?
A) Personal trouble
B) Public issue
C) Police brutality
D) Public relations

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This is an example of a public issue, as it involves a societal problem affecting a large number of people, rather than an individual's personal trouble. The pattern of discrimination reflects systemic issues within the police department and broader societal challenges, fitting the definition of a public issue.

Federal Investigations Showed a Pattern of Discrimination in the Ferguson