Introduction to Mass Incarceration

Rebirth of Caste: From Slavery to Mass Incarceration

The War on Drugs: A New Era of Discrimination

Law and Order: The Role of Criminal Justice System

Race and Punishment: The Impact on Black America

Colorblind Racism: The Deflection of Recognizing Injustices

The Cycle of Denial: The Obstacles to Reform

Breaking the Cycle: Potential Solutions and Calls to Action

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, is a thought-provoking examination of the American criminal justice system, highlighting the racial dynamics at play. The author, Michelle Alexander, posits that the war on drugs has fostered a new racial caste system, echoing the Jim Crow era.