This Racial Disparity has definitely caught the attention of many people and organizations, however the problem is still increasing. African American and Hispanic people, men especially, are being easily pulled into the system do to an unequal distribution of laws and procedures. Both groups also have the largest percentages of their people below the poverty line.
Disparity means difference, disproportion, unevenness etc.
The racial make up of inmates in the United States, in no way shows equal percentages or representation according to the racial make up of our society. Hispanics and African American males are incarcerated far more often then white men. Their is also a proven disparity amongst women being incarcerated. Many statistical reports have been done to show this disparity. This study found many interesting correlation's between the War on Drugs and Population of prison inmates.