Conflict theory suggests that certain aspects of society, such as the criminal justice system, are inherently unequal and create social stratification based on factors such as race. In America, racial disparities in criminal justice have been widely documented. For example, African Americans are more likely to be arrested, convicted, and sentenced to harsher penalties than their white counterparts. Additionally, they are also more likely to experience police brutality and unfair treatment while in custody. These inequalities in the criminal justice system support conflict theory, as they demonstrate the disproportionate power dynamics and inequality between different racial groups in American society.