Construction Quote by Michelle Alexander
“Most new prison construction has occurred in predominately white, rural communities, and thus a new and bizarre form of segregation has emerged in recent years. Ghetto youth are transferred from their decrepit, underfunded, racially segregated schools to brand-new high-tech prisons located in white rural counties.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Jim Crow, 2010
Highlights a new form of racial segregation via prison placement in white rural areas.
In simple terms: Prisons now segregate communities.
Address systemic bias in prison siting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- criminal justice reform
- community advocacy
- legal challenges
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does prison placement affect local economies?
- What policies could prevent this segregation?
Economic incentives may resist changing prison locations.