Summary of the new jim crow by michelle alexander by instaread, discusses the main points of the book, its strengths and weaknesses, and the authors style and credentials. Ron vanderhorst the new jim crow february 6, 2016 duration. The new jim crow author michelle alexander, george e. Jim crow still exists in america michelle alexander says that many of the gains of the civil rights movement have been undermined by the mass incarceration of blacks in the war. The new jim crow ebook written by michelle alexander. The new jim crow chapter three by michelle alexander. Seldom does a book have the impact of michelle alexanders the new jim crow. The new jim crow argues that the ongoing war on drugs and the resulting mass incarceration of african americans is the moral equivalent of jim crow. As the united states celebrates the nations triumph over race with the election of barack obama, the majority of young black men in major american cities are locked behind bars or have been labeled felons for life.
My book, the new jim crow, would never have had a national impact if it wasnt for the many, many people who not only read the book, but decided to take action by handing it to others, teaching it in classrooms, organizing study circles, holding forums or town halls, going into prisons, providing support to people returning home, and engaging. The book discusses racerelated issues specific to africanamerican males and mass incarceration in the united states, but alexander noted that the discrimination faced by africanamerican males is prevalent among other minorities and socioeconomically. Michelle alexander, the new jim crow author, explains. Instant downloads of all 1297 litchart pdfs including the new jim crow. Although jim crow laws have been wiped off the books, an astounding percentage of the african american community remains trapped in a subordinate status much like their. Alexander would call it the new jim crowthe denial to be equal. Michelle alexanders brave and bold new book paints a haunting picture in which dreary felon garb, postprison joblessness, and loss of voting rights now do the stigmatizing work once done by coloredonly water fountains and legally segregated schools. Two years later, the new press reissued the book in paper with an enlightening new foreword by cornel west, professor of philosophy and christian practice at union theological. Jan 18, 2018 the new jim crow, a bestselling book about how mass incarceration has ravaged the black community, is banned by prisons in two states and can be difficult to obtain in others. Although jim crow laws have been wiped off the books, an astounding percentage of the african american community remains trapped in a subordinate status much like their grandparents before them. Sep 19, 2016 my book, the new jim crow, would never have had a national impact if it wasnt for the many, many people who not only read the book, but decided to take action by handing it to others, teaching it in classrooms, organizing study circles, holding forums or town halls, going into prisons, providing support to people returning home, and engaging.
Alexander addressed a capacity crowd in the cookdewitt auditorium in allendale. Since it was first published in 2010, it has been cited in judicial decisions and. Penguin presents the audiobook edition of the new jim crow, written by michelle alexander, read by karen chilton. Since it was first published in 2010, it has been cited in judicial decisions and has been adopted in campuswide and communitywide reads. Mass incarceration in an age of colorblindness i realize that i had no idea what im up against. Michelle alexanders the new jim crow essay example for free newyorkessays database with more than 65000 college essays for studying. Listen to the new jim crow mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness, 10th anniversary edition by michelle alexander available from rakuten kobo. Jan 05, 2010 michelle alexanders brave and bold new book paints a haunting picture in which dreary felon garb, postprison joblessness, and loss of voting rights now do the stigmatizing work once done by coloredonly water fountains and legally segregated schools. Forman mostly agrees with alexander but offers an argument for jettisoning the jim crow framing. The new jim crow author addresses gvsu audience grand.
However, former champions of the book and those seeking social change are quickly turning on. Alexander, is an african american history scholar, so i. Publisher ww norton trade and authors michelle alexander and cornel west have collaborated to produce the new jim crow 9781595586438. Buy new jim crow, the reprint by michelle alexander isbn. Here is law professor james formans critique of the new jim crow. The new jim crow by michelle alexander plot summary litcharts. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by michelle alexander was first published in 2010 in hardback, the new press printed 3,000 copies. The new jim crow is michelle alexanders eyeopening examination of the racial bias in americas criminal justice system and its impact on the african american community. Mass incarceration the age of colorblindness, which has garnered a huge following and spawned an allegedly new designation for racial inequity in the united states. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness goes into great detail on race related issues that were specific to black males, the mass incarceration, and how that lead to the development of institutionalized racism in the united states. Feb 03, 20 the new jim crow discredited, advocates demand revision radical scholars and social justice activists say the popular discourse of the new jim crow promotes a false understanding of mass incarceration in the united states and serves to reinforce the status quo by quietly separating mass incarceration from its most defining and central features.
The trickiness of white supremacy is a major theme in the first chapter. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by michelle alexander will pick up your everyday white liberal guilt, tie it in knots, and leave you wondering how you could have ever been so simpleminded as to think colorblindness was benign, let alone desirable. New jim crow term paper michelle alexanders the new jim crow. The new jim crow argues that the ongoing war on drugs and the resulting mass incarceration of african americans is the moral equivalent of jim crow beginning in the 17th century, institutions emerged in colonial america that contributed to the creation of a racial caste system. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The new jim crow paperback mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness. Jan 16, 2012 the new jim crow paperback mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness. The book discusses racerelated issues specific to africanamerican males and mass incarceration in the united states, but alexander noted that the discrimination faced by africanamerican males is.
Aug 29, 2012 the new jim crow chapter three by michelle alexander. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Written by michelle alexander, audiobook narrated by karen chilton. Chapter 5 the new jim crow states of denial how it works. Once in a great while a book comes along that changes the way we see the world and helps to fuel a nationwide social movement. Apr 29, 2014 michelle alexander is the author of the bestseller the new jim crow, and a civilrights advocate, lawyer, legal scholar and professor. With dazzling candor, legal scholar michelle alexander argues that we have not ended racial caste in america.
After reading michelle alexanders, the new jim crow. Reading this book was a trip down the rabbit hole into an alternate universe where things many of us believe. Teach your students to analyze literature like litcharts does. The topic of her lecture was the subject of her powerful book the new jim crow.
While i agree with her that the majority of black men are put in prison than white men, i also agree that discrimination can occur in public institutions other than prison. In michelle alexander s the new jim crow, she argues that mass incarceration is a form of racialized social control. Response paper to michelle alexanders the new jim crow. Chapter one of the new jim crow by michelle alexander.
The introduction begins with alexanders comparison between an incarcerated africanamerican man today and the mans ancestors who, like him, were denied basic rights as a result of slavery and jim crow, respectively. The warehousing of innercity youths, she writes, is a new form of jim crow under which drug offendersin jail or prison, on probation or paroleare denied employment, housing, education and public benefits. This morning, author michelle alexander gave her second talk in two days at gvsu. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Forman mostly agrees with alexander but offers an argument for jettisoning the. Oct 17, 2014 here is law professor james formans critique of the new jim crow. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The new jim crow by michelle alexander audiobook youtube.
The new jim crow by michelle alexander overdrive rakuten. Why you should read the new jim crow by michelle alexander. Alexander shows that, by targeting black men and decimating communities of color, the u. Although jim crow laws have been wiped off the books, an astounding percentage of the african american community remains trapped in a subordinate statusmuch like their grandparents before them. The new jim crow by michelle alexander on blogcritics i thought that i understood racism. Michelle alexanders primary argument in the new jim crow is a deceptively simple one. Chronicle of higher education two years after obamas election, alexander put the entire criminal justice system on trial, exposing racial discrimination from lawmaking to policing to the denial of voting rights to exprisoners.
In the new jim crow, alexander explains how in his campaign for the presidency in 1980 ronald reagan appealed to a mainly poor and workingclass southern white constituency who resented the successes of the civil rights movement. By michelle alexander, cornel west introduction by new press, 9781595586438, 336pp. At present classified as a chegg top 300 book, its popularity illustrates its usefulness as a study tool and an aid selected by law general instructors at institutions of higher learning throughout the nation. One of the most influential books of the last 20 years. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness, 10th anniversary edition audiobook by michelle alexander. The birth of jim crow the death of jim crow the birth of mass incarceration chapter 2 the lockdown. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness, new york. Michelle alexander, the new jim crow author, explains her.
She spoke with frontline about how the war on drugs spawned a. Michelle alexander is the author of the bestseller the new jim crow, and a civilrights advocate, lawyer, legal scholar and professor. Reading this book was a trip down the rabbit hole into an alternate universe where things many of us believe no longer happen in america are the new normal. Digital audiobook 4122012 paperback 172020 hardcover 172020 hardcover 152010. Beginning in the 17th century, institutions emerged in colonial america that contributed to the creation of a racial caste system. Michelle alexander s primary argument in the new jim crow is a deceptively simple one. Courtney supple speaks with michelle alexander, the author of the new jim crow. Seldom does a book have the impact of michelle alexa. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness filmed in portland oregon more info on portland indymedia. With dazzling candor, alexander argues that we all pay the cost of the new jim crow. Praised by harvard law professor lani guinier as brave and bold, this book directly challenges the notion that the election of barack obama signals a new era of colorblindness. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness, by michelle alexander the new press, new york, n.
The new jim crow mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by michelle alexander. The new jim crow audiobook michelle alexander audible. The new jim crow discredited, advocates demand revision. Seldom does a book have the impact of michelle alexander s the new jim crow. The new jim crow, a bestselling book about how mass incarceration has ravaged the black community, is banned by prisons in two states and can be difficult to obtain in others. Chapter 5 the new jim crow states of denial how it works nothing new. In this incisive critique, former litigatorturnedlegalscholar michelle alexander provocatively argues that we have not ended racial caste in. The seventhday adventist church of the oranges recommended for you. Alexander explains that ten years ago, she was suspicious of the claim that mass incarceration was a new jim crow, but. Alexander shows us how the war on drugs and felony disenfranchisement laws have created a new caste system in america. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness is a book by michelle alexander, a civil rights litigator and legal scholar. A human rights nightmare is occurring on our watch. Michelle alexander is an associate professor of law at ohio state university and holds a joint appointment at the kirwan institute for the study of race and. Feb 01, 2010 the warehousing of innercity youths, she writes, is a new form of jim crow under which drug offendersin jail or prison, on probation or paroleare denied employment, housing, education and public benefits.
Jul 28, 2011 after reading michelle alexanders, the new jim crow. Once in a great while a book comes along that radically changes our understanding of a crucial political issue and helps to fuel a social movement. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by michelle alexander and cornel west. The new jim crow by michelle alexander audiobook alaina reaves. Michelle alexander, in the new jim crow decrees the only thing capable of saving this country is a vast social movement that annihilates the social distance between criminals and socalled law abiding citizens those who are arrested for possession of marijuana and those who smoke weed on their couch, a social movement that destroys the us. Summary of the new jim crow by michelle alexander includes analysis. This is a great resource to aid in choosing from among the many books currently being published. For the last couple of years social justice advocates have loudly sung the praises of michelle alexanders book the new jim crow. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.