Watch the film “13th”. This film is on Netflix for those who subscribe, and I have also embedded the film on this page. Combining archival footage with testimony from activists and scholars, this film examines the U.S. prison system and looks at how the country’s history of racial inequality drives the high rate of incarceration in America.
Answer the following questions. Make certain to support your response using concepts and vocabulary from the readings and from a sociological (rather than personal) perspective. You will need to post at least one FULL paragraph for each question.
Questions
Why should a belief in the biological inferiority of people of color be considered racist?
How is the U.S. prison system an example of institutionalized racism?
How is institutionalized racism linked to the War on Drugs?
How might we be able to dismantle the current system which disproportionately affects people (especially men) of color? In other words, what are some contemporary alternatives we could employ to create a more equitable justice system?
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