The New Jim Crow
In 'The New Jim Crow', Michelle Alexander unveils the insidious ways in which racial discrimination has been reinvented in the era of mass incarceration. Through a powerful and provocative lens, she argues that the criminal justice system functions as a contemporary caste system that perpetuates racial inequality. The book not only reveals stark statistics but also personal stories that invoke empathy and challenge the status quo. Alexander calls for a collective awakening and mobilization against this systemic oppression. Are we ready to confront the realities of a system that labels millions of African Americans as criminals, relegating them to a lifetime of marginalization?
By Michelle Alexander
Published: 2012
"The mass incarceration of African Americans is a system of social control that functions in a manner similar to Jim Crow laws, stripping away the rights of millions under the guise of justice."
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Argues that the War on Drugs and policies that deny convicted felons equal access to employment, housing, education and public benefits create a permanent under-caste based largely on race. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.
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Michelle Alexander
Michelle Alexander is an acclaimed author, civil rights advocate, and legal scholar renowned for her influential work in social justice and criminal justice reform. She is best known for her bestselling book, "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," which critiques the systemic racism inherent in the U.S. penal system and its impact on African American communities. Drawing on her background in law and social movements, Alexander's writing style is incisive and compelling, combining personal narratives with extensive research to illuminate the intersections of race, class, and justice. Her commitment to activism and scholarship has made her a prominent voice in the fight for social equality.
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- Authors
- Michelle Alexander
- Published
- January 2012
- Publisher
- The New Press
- ISBN
- 1595586431
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 338
- Genres
- Social Justice MovementsHuman RightsPolitics and Current Affairs
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