Describe in detail some of Goodman’s observations regarding key incidents or illustrations of how ‘race’ takes center stage in California prisons (and in these reception centers).
Second, answer this question: Notwithstanding the fact that Goodman sometimes recognizes arbitrary elements to the racial categorization process, do you believe that Goodman is arguing that this strict racial classification process is a bad thing that should be changed or eliminated? If we were to ask Goodman to directly offer his opinion on this, what do you think he would say, and what information leads you to this conclusion?
