Asked by Maayan Eaves on May 08, 2024
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According to Alexander (2010) ,mass imprisonment policies have functioned to create a black undercaste through ______.
A) a network of laws
B) a network of policies
C) a network of customs
D) all of these
Mass Imprisonment
The substantial increase and widespread practice of incarcerating a large portion of the population, often critiqued for its social and economic impacts.
Black Undercaste
A term referring to a societal segment that faces systemic racial discrimination and socio-economic disadvantages, often tied to the legacy of slavery and segregation.
- Familiarize oneself with the origins and repercussions of the War on Drugs.
- Recognize the disparate influence of drug policies on ethnic minorities.
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Ilenne GrullonMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Alexander argues that mass imprisonment policies have created a black undercaste through a network of laws, policies, and customs that disproportionately target and disenfranchise people of color. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the origins and repercussions of the War on Drugs.
- Recognize the disparate influence of drug policies on ethnic minorities.