Discussion

Pie chart with the title of: Highest Conviction Rates in South Carolinian Trial Cities. Barnwell 16.7%. Spartanburg 27.8%. York 16.7%. Greensville 16.7%. Charleston 22.2%.

(Johnson et al., 2017)

When looking at one of the southern states being analysed, South Carolina, we can see that the five cities (Barnwell, Charleston, Greensville, Spartanburg, York) have the highest convection rates, with all of the convictions being Juvenile African-Americans.

Map of South Carolina highlighting the cities with the highest conviction rates. Barnwell, Spartanburg, York, Greensville, Charleston.

The cities of Charleston, Greensville, Spartanburg, and York had rapid growth periods between the 1860s and 1970s, while Barnwell remained a smaller rural town. The geographical conditions of the cities, along with political policies of the time, led to higher race biases.

(Johnson et al., 2017)

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