New jim crow mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness

Alexander, Michelle

New jim crow mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness - New York New Press 2012

Includes bibliographic references (p. [263]-296) and index.

The rebirth of caste -- The lockdown -- The color of justice -- The cruel hand -- The new Jim Crow -- The fire this time.

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.

9781595586438




Discrimination in criminal justice administration--United States.
Criminal justice, Administration of--United States.
African American prisoners--United States.
African American men--Social conditions.
Race discrimination--United States.


United States--Race relations.

HV9950 / .A437 2012

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