The American correctional system's growth has disproportionately affected racial and ethnic minorities, particularly African Americans and Hispanics, due to systemic biases and socio-economic factors. Therefore, the best option is (B) disproportionally.
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The growth of the American correctional system has had a disproportionate effect on racial and ethnic minorities, particularly African Americans and Hispanics. This inequality arises from factors such as socio-economic conditions and biases in the judicial system. Therefore, option (B) disproportionally best describes this impact. ;