John was recently sentenced for 10 years in prison for possession of crack cocaine. His lawyer discovered that others have served less time for the possession of powder cocaine, a drug often associated with a different category of people. John's lawyer has concluded that this discrepant sentencing is the result of __________.
A) individual discrimination
B) institutional discrimination
C) prejudice
D) stereotyping

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The discrepant sentencing is an example of institutional discrimination, which occurs when policies or practices within an organization or institution (in this case, the criminal justice system) result in differential treatment of certain groups.

John Was Recently Sentenced for 10 Years in Prison for Possession