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What percentage of the global population resides in the U.S. based on the information?
What percentage of the global population resides in the U.S. based on the information?
- Approximately 10%
- Less than 5% (correct)
- More than 50%
- Approximately 25%
What distinguishes Philadelphia from other major American cities according to the content?
What distinguishes Philadelphia from other major American cities according to the content?
- Highest incarceration rate and poverty rate. (correct)
- Lowest incarceration rate.
- Highest median income.
- Highest rate of violent crime.
What is the approximate percentage of the world's prison population incarcerated in the U.S.?
What is the approximate percentage of the world's prison population incarcerated in the U.S.?
- 5%
- 50%
- 25% (correct)
- 15%
Of those incarcerated and awaiting trial in Philadelphia, what percentage is African American?
Of those incarcerated and awaiting trial in Philadelphia, what percentage is African American?
What is identified as a disruptive force that has negatively affected many Black communities?
What is identified as a disruptive force that has negatively affected many Black communities?
Approximately what percentage of the 2.3 million Americans currently incarcerated are black?
Approximately what percentage of the 2.3 million Americans currently incarcerated are black?
What percentage of Philadelphia's jail population consists of non-violent suspects awaiting trial?
What percentage of Philadelphia's jail population consists of non-violent suspects awaiting trial?
How many citizens are incarcerated in Philadelphia, according to the text?
How many citizens are incarcerated in Philadelphia, according to the text?
What characteristic most commonly defines over 40% of incarcerated Americans?
What characteristic most commonly defines over 40% of incarcerated Americans?
The high incarceration rate and poverty in Philadelphia contribute most directly to:
The high incarceration rate and poverty in Philadelphia contribute most directly to:
What does the content suggest about the U.S. criminal justice system?
What does the content suggest about the U.S. criminal justice system?
Based on the information, what can be inferred about the relationship between poverty and incarceration?
Based on the information, what can be inferred about the relationship between poverty and incarceration?
Which of the following statements about incarceration rates globally can be derived from the provided information?
Which of the following statements about incarceration rates globally can be derived from the provided information?
Considering the data presented, what is a potential long-term consequence of mass incarceration on affected communities?
Considering the data presented, what is a potential long-term consequence of mass incarceration on affected communities?
The content highlights the intersection of race, poverty, and incarceration. What is one potential implication of this intersectional issue?
The content highlights the intersection of race, poverty, and incarceration. What is one potential implication of this intersectional issue?
Flashcards
Poorest Big City in America
Poorest Big City in America
Philadelphia is the poorest big city in America.
Philadelphia Jail Population
Philadelphia Jail Population
A large percentage of the city's jail population is made up of non-violent suspects who are still awaiting trial, and a majority of those are African American.
US Prison Population
US Prison Population
The U.S. houses nearly 25% of the world’s prison population, making it the world’s leading jailer.
Demographics of Incarcerated Americans
Demographics of Incarcerated Americans
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Impact of Mass Incarceration
Impact of Mass Incarceration
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Study Notes
- The final chapter focuses on urban America
- Philadelphia is the poorest big city in America
- Philadelphia has the highest incarceration rate in the nation
- Over 7,300 Philadelphia citizens are incarcerated
- 60% of the city's jail population consists of 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 having less than 5% of earth’s population
- Over 40% of the 2.3 million incarcerated Americans are black and overwhelmingly poor
- Mass incarceration has disrupted many black communities
- Mass incarceration is leaving generations of families hobbled
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