Publication Date
2023
Abstract
Marijuana policy has been a crucial debate for many years in America. Even with the legalization of marijuana in many states, Black people are still being arrested at an unjustified rate in contrast to white people. These differences have led to the overrepresentation of Black people incarcerated for this low-level crime as a direct result of the aftermath of the War on Drugs. This paper will analyze the effects of the overcriminalization of marijuana, more specifically among Black people. It will question the extent of marijuana policy on the outcomes of Black people versus white people and will discuss what steps can be taken to mend the marijuana policies in place to express more equality.
Recommended Citation
Turner, Caitlin
(2023)
"The Relationship Between Marijuana Policy and Prejudice Regarding Adult Black Americans,"
Perspectives: Vol. 15, Article 9.
Available at:
https://scholars.unh.edu/perspectives/vol15/iss1/9