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What percentage of the global population resides in the U.S., and what percentage of the world's prison population does the U.S. hold?
What percentage of the global population resides in the U.S., and what percentage of the world's prison population does the U.S. hold?
The U.S. is home to less than 5% of earth’s population, yet it houses nearly 25% of the world’s prison population.
In Philadelphia, what percentage of the city’s jail population consists of non-violent suspects awaiting trial, and what proportion of these suspects are African American?
In Philadelphia, what percentage of the city’s jail population consists of non-violent suspects awaiting trial, and what proportion of these suspects are African American?
60% of Philadelphia's jail population is non-violent suspects awaiting trial. Of those, 72% are African American.
Besides Philadelphia having the highest incarceration rate in the nation, what other unfortunate superlative is mentioned in the text?
Besides Philadelphia having the highest incarceration rate in the nation, what other unfortunate superlative is mentioned in the text?
Philadelphia is the poorest big city in America.
Approximately how many Americans are currently incarcerated, and what percentage of them are black?
Approximately how many Americans are currently incarcerated, and what percentage of them are black?
Mass incarceration has particularly affected which communities?
Mass incarceration has particularly affected which communities?
The U.S. is described as 'the world’s leading jailer.' What data is provided to support this claim?
The U.S. is described as 'the world’s leading jailer.' What data is provided to support this claim?
Explain how mass incarceration can be described as a 'disruptive force' based on the information provided.
Explain how mass incarceration can be described as a 'disruptive force' based on the information provided.
What are some potential impacts of mass incarceration on black communities and families, according to the text?
What are some potential impacts of mass incarceration on black communities and families, according to the text?
Considering the information presented, what factors might contribute to Philadelphia's high incarceration rate?
Considering the information presented, what factors might contribute to Philadelphia's high incarceration rate?
Infer what is meant by the statement 'Mass incarceration has been a disruptive force that has upended many black communities and left generations of families hobbled.'
Infer what is meant by the statement 'Mass incarceration has been a disruptive force that has upended many black communities and left generations of families hobbled.'
Flashcards
Philadelphia's Poverty
Philadelphia's Poverty
The poorest big city in America with the nation’s highest incarceration rate.
Racial Disparity in Incarceration
Racial Disparity in Incarceration
Over 40% of incarcerated Americans are black and overwhelmingly poor.
Impact of Mass Incarceration
Impact of Mass Incarceration
A disruptive force that has destabilized black communities, leaving generations of families hobbled.
US Incarceration Rate
US Incarceration Rate
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Study Notes
- The final chapter focuses on urban America.
- Philadelphia is the poorest big city in America.
- Philadelphia has the nation’s highest incarceration rate.
- More than 7,300 Philadelphia citizens are incarcerated.
- 60% of the city's jail population is non-violent suspects awaiting trial.
- 72% of those non-violent suspects are African American.
- The U.S. houses nearly 25% of the world’s prison population.
- The U.S. is the world’s leading jailer, despite being home to less than 5% of earth’s population.
- More than 40% of the 2.3 million Americans incarcerated are black and overwhelmingly poor.
- Mass incarceration has disrupted many black communities.
- Mass incarceration has left generations of families hobbled.
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