Topic: Racial Disparities
Thesis: Due to racism, African Americans are more likely to face higher sentencing than the average American.
Must include 8 SCHOLARLY PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
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Outline
Thesis Statement: Due to racism, African Americans are more likely to face higher sentencing than the average American.
Argument #1- Mass Incarceration
Argument #2- Effects from Racial Sentencing
Argument #3- Community Damage
Opposing View Point
Body Paragraph #1
Argument#1- Mass Incarceration
Example #1- Overcrowded Jails/ Prisons
Example #2- Physical/ Mental Health Issues
Example #3- History
Body Paragraph #2
Argument #2- Effects of Racial Sentencing
Example #1- Broken Families
Example #2- Suicide / Death
Body Paragraph #3
Argument #3- Community Damage
Example #1- Employment
Example #2- Homelessness
Body Paragraph #4
Opposing View Point- How African Americans are sentenced fairly
Conclusion
Sum up Thesis Statement/ Body