In “What is the Prison Industrial Complex”, Rachel Herzin shares her strong opinions in regards to the prison system and all that is attached. The article provides overwhelming evidence that will make you second guess your beliefs. It highlights the core elements of the prison such as criminalization, media, surveillance, policing, courts and prisons. Though, she had compelling and strong details, I would have to disagree that the US needs Prison Industrial Complex Abolition.
According to the article people of color, poor people, and immigrants are more likely to be targeted and end up in jail. Though, a study showed that only 0.7% of foreign born men were incarceration in 2000. (1) I am a Latina, born in Argentina women and never been arrested.
According to the article people of color, poor people, and immigrants are more likely to be targeted and end up in jail. Though, a study showed that only 0.7% of foreign born men were incarceration in 2000. (1) I am a Latina, born in Argentina women and never been arrested.