USA - housing and crime inequalities Flashcards
What are Ghettoised housing areas likely to have more of?
Ghetto housing areas are more affected by crime, gangs, poor school and a lack of shops and facilities
What is the link between income and housing?
Hosing quality is linked to income. In general, the higher the income the better the housing.
What is the link between income and housing?
Income is linked to education. Again, in general, the better the educational attainment the better the income.
What are those in the US who are poor and black more likely to suffer?
- Be a victim of a crime
- Be arrested for a crime
- Be found guilty of a crime
- Be punished more severely for committing a crime
What percentage of prison inmates in the USA are black?
40% of prison inmates in the USA are black
In 2018 what percentage of the population did black people make up in the USA?
In 2018, black people made up 16% of the population
In 2018, what percentage of the prison population did black people make up?
In 2018, 40% of the prison population are made up of black people
What percentage of death row inmates are white?
43% of death row inmates are white
What percentage of death row inmates are black?
42% of death row inmates are black
What percentage of death row inmates are male?
98% of death row inmates are male
What percentage of death row inmates are female?
2% of death row inmates are female
