Historically, the criminal justice system has disproportionately incarcerated Black males, and before the civil rights movement, everyone working within the system treated them differently from their White counterparts. This best exemplifies ______.

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The historical context of disproportionate incarceration rates and differential treatment of Black males compared to their White counterparts within the criminal justice system exemplifies institutional racism. This term refers to the systemic policies and practices within institutions that disadvantage certain racial groups.

Historically, the Criminal Justice System Has Disproportionately Incarcerated Black Males