Write 5 paragraphs answering the following questions:
- What was Jim Crow?
- What is the new Jim Crow?
- How does the new Jim Crow differ from the old Jim Crow?
- How does mass incarceration relates to social class?
- How does mass incarceration relates to racial inequality?
Include a refence list (list of sources used) after the 5 paragraphs. Your answers to the questions must be of substantial quality in order to get points. Substantial quality includes a demonstration that you have completed the required readings and videos and thought critically about them. Your answers must be original, use your own ideas and words. Do not copy from any website or written material from another person without proper citation.
Grading criteria:
- Students can gain up to 5 points per paragraph written, 3 points per paragraph for in-text citations and 10 points for the reference list (list of sources consulted).
- Each paragraph must demonstrate that the student completed the required readings and videos. Each paragraph must contain a direct reference or quotation to some of the required readings.
- Each paragraph must be original, using student's own work or ideas. References in the text are required, indicating which idea came from which source.
- A complete list of used-sources must be included after the 3 paragraphs. Sources must be listed using APALinks to an external site. or ASALinks to an external site. format.
- A minimum of 3 sources of information must be used and listed.
- In-text citations must follow APA format.
- A plagiarism check software will be used. PlagiarismLinks to an external site. will result in a grade of 0.
Recommended sources:
What was Jim Crow?Links to an external site.
The New Jim CrowLinks to an external site.
Michelle Alexander: Locked Out of the American DreamLinks to an external site.The War on DrugsLinks to an external site.
Black Lives MatterLinks to an external site.
For Profit and Mass IncarcerationLinks to an external site.
Race and IncarcerationLinks to an external site.
Punished: policing the Lives of Black and Latino BoysLinks to an external site.
Victor Rios: The Criminalization of Black and Latino BoysLinks to an external site.
Incarceration and Social InequalityLinks to an external site.
Racial Wealth GapLinks to an external site.
The End of PolicingLinks to an external site.
Alex Vitale on The End of PolicingLinks to an external site.