American Prison System Reform Analysis
Words: 1694 Pages: 6 3323Prison systems often disproportionately affect marginalized economic communities. These individuals are often sent to prison not only as a means of punishment but also for prison labor, which generates economic gain for the states. Over the last four decades, mass incarceration has increased tremendously, wreaking havoc on families and black communities. This phenomenon is a manifestation of structural racism, which I will delve into later. Incarceration dehumanizes poor individuals and people of color, making it significantly harder for them to […]