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Reflection Reading my first book for this class, I was really looking forward to it. The book, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, is an interesting book because it touches base on mass incarceration and the caste system. Figuring out that society is on a war on drugs and racism in the justice system is upsetting, and yet interesting. Michelle does a really nice job in organizing the book and presenting the plot. The fact that this book informs and explains arguments, what is happening with the justices system is complete true. Our lives would look complete different; and some of her points are happening. People do not realize getting incarcerated will take some of rights away. This essay will reflect on the book its self, answer questions, …show more content…

In this essay, the author

  • Analyzes how michelle alexander's the new jim crow touches base on mass incarceration and the caste system.
  • Analyzes how michelle alexander talks about how people's lives change after they are released from prison. the book starts by introducing jarviour cotton, who is incarcerated because of drugs.
  • Opines that the war on drugs will not change as years go by, and that prisons are needed to teach people a lesson.
  • Opines that michelle alexander's book taught them that war on drugs and incarceration is a rebirth of caste of america, and that human beings need to realize everyone is different.
  • Concludes that the book shows the effects of the conflict in the united states.

Having this problem, there will need to be prisons to teach people a lesson, in my perspective. On the other hand, Michelle says, “These days, activists who advocate “a world without prisons” are often dismissed as quacks, but are society will much better off without them.” (P4) To connect, this statement is partially somewhat right. Back then, as mentioned in the book, there were as many people in prisons, as of today. There over 2 million people in prison! Of course, prisons are needed because it keeps criminals in jail. As to the drug conviction as well, from 300,000 to more than 2 million and continuing to increase. This war will not stop by the statistic Alexander introduce to us. In today’s time, drugs and incarceration has not change much, but the method has. In other words, people consume or sell different drugs from back then. In solving this problem we need to realize we have a problem, and then take action. One solution can be more prisons, stronger justices system, or even military being …show more content…

The fact that War on Drugs and incarceration is a rebirth of caste of America, is correct. If you are African- American you will go to prison because of the caste system. People choice to be what they want to be. Yet Michelle point is correct, human beings need to realize everyone is different. Problems are created because one it creates them. Also we talked about the nullification system in class, and is one way in solving racism in the justice system and the government. Michelle Alexander uses statistic through the book. She explains the difference from 1990s to today’s world. This makes it easier for the reader to tell the contrast. To conclude, I can continue to go on about the caste system, racism, and war on drugs. The point is that racism continues to exist and the rebirth of the caste, continues to exist it never went away. People just did not do as much, but now is more obvious than ever. The clear examples she introduce and statistic show and support the statement of the “rebirth of the caste”. In my opinion, I found the book interesting; and statistic surprising from class and the book. Things continue to go bad in the United States. When are we going to do something about it! This book shows the effects of the

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      • Explains that the hashtag #blacklivesmatter was created by alicia garza, opal tometi, and patrisse cullors in response to the acquittal of george zimmerman
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    • The War on Drugs: The House I live In Documentary
      analytical essay
      The war on drugs, a war made invisible to society, but one of the most destructive wars in our nation today.Politician’s call it a successful proposition for the nation, following the motto- go hard or go home,Politician's Increasing the sentencing of drug related crimes by the hour, Law enforcements cleaning up the streets.Locking up every drug offender that cross their paths. Politicians and law enforcements making the war on drugs a number one priority for our nation's wealth and safety.Politicians believing these method will teach the drug offenders a lesson and stop corrupting our streets. Government official’s call it a successful investment for our country.More prisons systems mean more employment opportunities for our government employees. Its a win win situation ,employment increase and drug offenders are off the streets. you would think?

      In this essay, the author

      • Analyzes how a nameless inmate shouts to the camera behind bars in the documentary "the house i live in, he shouted "just wipe me out straight off the map for nothing."
      • Explains that the war on drugs is one of the most destructive wars in our nation today.
      • Analyzes how the war on drugs has created a new system of discrimination among the minority community.
      • Analyzes how the war on drugs has created a new system of discrimination among the communities, causing people of color to be charged and incarcerated for drug related charges.
      • Opines that the war on drugs is not about drugs, but about people, destroying a certain type of people and eliminating them from society.
      • Analyzes how convicted felons are stripped away from living the american dream and are incompetent to support themselves or their families due to their criminal records.
      • Opines that the war on drugs isn't about the drug, but about people. we should support ex-felons after their prison terms in their attempts to find meaningful employment, housing, and education.
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