Alexander concentrates on the war on drugs, because convictions for drug offenses are the single most important cause of the explosion in incarceration rates in the united states. Mapping the parallels the limits of the analogy chapter 6 the fire this time rethinking. The chapter describes the control of african americans through. Table of contents title page dedication acknowledgements preface introduction chapter 1 the rebirth of caste the birth of slavery the death of slavery the birth of jim crow the death of jim crow the birth of mass incarceration chapter 2 the lockdown rules of the game unreasonable suspicion just say no poor excuse kissing frogs it pays to. Chapter 4 haley scholars fall 20 reading groups today a criminal freed from prison has scarcely more rights, and arguably less respect, than a freed slave or a black person living free in mississippi at the height of jim crow 141. The new jim crow is michelle alexanders eyeopening examination of the racial bias in americas criminal justice system and its impact on the african american community. The death of jim crow its widely accepted that the end of jim crow coincided with the 1954 us supreme court ruling in brown v. The new jim crow author michelle alexander, george e. Mauer, reducing racial disparity in the criminal justice system. Myth 2 innocence waging war myth 1 the war on drugs is aimed at ridding the us of drug kingpins or bigtime dealers just say no.
Michelle alexanders the new jim crow does an excellent job in the 6 chapters to first briefly but. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by michelle alexander and cornel west. The way television portrays the criminal justice system is misleading. At the beginning of chapter two, alexander states that the way the. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness, and ultimately take action to locally confront mass incarceration, one of the united states most urgent and devastating. Find out which partners in your local community you might work with to bring information about the new jim crow to public attention and begin to build partnerships. The launching of the war on drugs and the initial construction of the new system required. Most prosecutors offices lack any manual or guidebook.
Michelle alexanders primary argument in the new jim crow is a deceptively simple one. Get the entire the new jim crow litchart as a printable pdf. City of lago vista figures dramatically increased in flawed raids where innocent people killed, which before rarely occurred. Teachng the new jim crow the new jim crow by michelle alexander chapter 3 the color of justice imagine you are erma faye stewart, a thirtyyearold, single african american mother of two who was arrested as part of a drug sweep in hearne, texas. A human rights nightmare is occurring on our watch. Themes and colors key litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the new jim crow, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. The birth of jim crow the death of jim crow the birth of mass incarceration chapter 2 the lockdown rules of the game unreasonable suspicion just say no poor excuse. The new jim crow chapter 4 summary and analysis gradesaver. Forming a book group to discuss the new jim crow, by michelle alexander. Chapter 5 the new jim crow states of denial how it works nothing new. Study guide for the new jim crow american friends service. Find a summary of this and each chapter of the new jim. The new jim crow it was no ordinary sunday morning when presidential candidate barack obama stepped to the podium at the apostolic church of god in chicago. Alexander begins the chapter by recounting the stories of two young africanamerican parents who were wrongly implicated in a drug bust, andalthough neither end up actually being sentenced to prison timelose.
Teach your students to analyze literature like litcharts does. Only federal government can sue to enforce disparate impact title vi of the civil rights act alabama driving test only offered in english. My students cant get enough of your charts and their results have gone through. I was shocked when i heard this person answering questions of the journalist in this way. The question and answer section for the new jim crow is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. The color of justice in this chapter, alexander quotes a reliable third party to bolster her accusations of racial bias in the american criminal justice system. Course hero, the new jim crow study guide, april 2, 2018, accessed may 23, 2020, coursehero. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by michelle alexander. Reagan administration hired staff to publicize the emergence of crack. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A study guide for the new jim crow the real cost of prisons. Mapping the parallels the limits of the analogy chapter 6 the fire this time. Feb 01, 2010 the warehousing of innercity youths, she writes, is a new form of jim crow under which drug offendersin jail or prison, on probation or paroleare denied employment, housing, education and public benefits.
The new jim crow chapters 2 3 summary and analysis. Chapter summary for michelle alexanders the new jim crow, chapter 2 summary. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts. This is the new normal, the new racial equilibrium. Why you cant blame mass incarceration on the war on drugs vox. The structure of mass incarceration is described in some detail in chapter 2, with a focus on. Human rights watch reported in 2000 that, in seven states, african americans constitute 80 to 90 percent of all. Chapter two the new jim crow by michelle alexander.
New jim crow existed in the form of mass incarceration of african americans. Mar 18, 20 american friends service committee 1501 cherry street, philadelphia, pa 19102 2152417000. Watch michelle alexanders address to general assembly 2012 andor arrange for a showing in your congregation or group. Start studying chapter two the new jim crow by michelle alexander. Reading michelle alexanders volume on racism and mass incarceration. The explosion of incarceration rates is due to convictions for drug crimes. Hundreds of enthusiastic congregants packed the pews at the overwhelmingly black church eager to hear. The new jim crow the new jim crow by michelle alexander chapter 2 the lockdown we may think we know how the criminal justice system works.
The rebirth of caste alexander begins with a retrospective look at race relations in america. Aug 28, 2012 the new jim crow author michelle alexander, george e. Instant downloads of all 1297 litchart pdfs including the new jim crow. During the war on drugs, law enforcement has been used three tactics. This new order was deemed jim crow, and considered a permanent way of life. The standard story of mass incarceration, as pfaff calls it, was largely popularized by a 2010 book, the new jim crow.
Nov 19, 2014 chapter 6 the new jim crow as we near the end of the book and we see michelle alexanders argument for mass incarceration becoming the newest form of jim crow america today, we are forced to think about plenty of things that we take for granted in our everyday lives. Chapter 2 is devoted to describing just what sustains mass incarceration. Find a summary of this and each chapter of the new jim crow. April, 1995 dodge county raided the home of scott bryant after finding traces of marijuana in his garbage. In this chapter, we shall see how the system of mass incarceration actually works. Why are black communities raided instead of white communities. A nearly 600 percent rise in incarceration rates has characterized the past four decades1 such that, today, more than two million americans are incarcerated in local, state, or federal penitentiaries. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness article pdf available in contemporary sociology 405. I wanted to share this video with you and i want you to put more attention on the 3. Hi everyone, we have talked about guantanamo bay in class. The new jim crow kansas african american affairs commission. The new jim crow introduction and chapters 12 summary. The drug war is principally concerned with dangerous drugs. Alexanderch5, the new jim crow university of warwick.
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