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Discussion on The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

Contributed by Mary Knapp on 10/20/16 

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At the next IC Diversity & Inclusion Discussion Circle, Dr. Sean Eversley-Bradwell will be leading a discussion on the first couple of chapters from the book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. This book discusses the connections between race and mass incarceration in the United States.

Alexander's central premise, from which the book derives its title, is that "mass incarceration is, metaphorically, the New Jim Crow.” Dr. Bradwell will discuss the historical connections between slavery and the rise of mass incarceration.

Please join us for discussion on Tuesday October 25th at noon in Klingenstein Lounge.

 

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Discussion on The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness | 2 Comments |
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Discussion on The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age ofColorblindness Comment from cfigueroa on 10/20/16
Thanks for engaging these issues Dr. Eversley-Bradwell! Would love to participate in this event but am limited these days by my recent major surgery. Nevertheless, just want to add some readings (balance) that serve as useful critique of Alexander's New Jim Crow metaphor as an explanation to mass incarceration today; and also reference the book's by-passing of any political economic/class explanatory factors, among others. Here are few pieces in the spirit of diversity & inclusion: https://libcom.org/news/new-jim-crow-discredited-advocates-demand-revision-03022013

http://www.nyulawreview.org/sites/default/files/pdf/NYULawReview-87-1-Forman_Jr.pdf

https://www.jacobinmag.com/2015/03/mass-incarceration-war-on-drugs/

Thanks again, looking forward to chatting more about this in the near future, in solidarity, Carlos
Discussion on The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age ofColorblindness Comment from jablard on 10/21/16
Thanks to Sean for hosting the event and to Carlos for sharing these critiques.