Author Question: The racial threat hypothesis states that as minorities increase in a population, they become more of ... (Read 124 times)

casperchen82 · **on:** Aug 13, 2018

The racial threat hypothesis states that as minorities increase in a population, they become more of a threat to society based on numbers and past criminal patterns.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

According to Cole and Smith, which is not an explanation for the recent drop in both violent and property crime?

A) The aging of the baby boomers
B) Increased use of security systems
C) A dramatic decline in the use of crack cocaine
D) Greater awareness of the societal costs of crime
E) Aggressive police efforts to keep handguns off the streets