What role might discrimination play when it comes to punishing convicted criminals?
a. some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups
b. discrimination does not play any part in the sentencing of criminals.
c. some groups might be able to select their punishment, while others could not.
d. discrimination could result in all accused persons being found guilty.
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The answer is A - Some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups.

The answer is A. Discrimination can play a role when it comes to punishing convicted criminals, for example, some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups.

Although punishing convicted criminals should be an objective and neutral process, it has been found that, historically, the race of the criminal is taken into account when establishing a sentence. Stereotypes play an important role in this act of discrimination, leading to the criminalization of race minorities.

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