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What is the primary geographic focus of the final chapter of the 'Geography of Poverty' series?
What is the primary geographic focus of the final chapter of the 'Geography of Poverty' series?
Urban America, specifically focusing on the poorest big cities.
What specific issue within Philadelphia's criminal justice system is highlighted as a significant problem?
What specific issue within Philadelphia's criminal justice system is highlighted as a significant problem?
The high percentage of non-violent suspects awaiting trial, particularly among the African American population.
Besides poverty, what factor is identified as disproportionately affecting incarcerated individuals in the U.S.?
Besides poverty, what factor is identified as disproportionately affecting incarcerated individuals in the U.S.?
Race, specifically being African American.
What statistic illustrates the United States' role in global incarceration?
What statistic illustrates the United States' role in global incarceration?
In what way has mass incarceration impacted black communities, as described in the text?
In what way has mass incarceration impacted black communities, as described in the text?
What percentage of Philadelphia's jail population is composed of suspects awaiting trial?
What percentage of Philadelphia's jail population is composed of suspects awaiting trial?
Of those awaiting trial in Philadelphia, what percentage are identified as African American?
Of those awaiting trial in Philadelphia, what percentage are identified as African American?
What is the incarceration rate of Philadelphia?
What is the incarceration rate of Philadelphia?
Which city is identified as the poorest big city in America?
Which city is identified as the poorest big city in America?
Approximately what percentage of the total incarcerated population in the U.S. is black?
Approximately what percentage of the total incarcerated population in the U.S. is black?
What relationship exists between poverty and race within the American prison system?
What relationship exists between poverty and race within the American prison system?
Based on the text, how could the high rate of pre-trial detention affect an individual's life?
Based on the text, how could the high rate of pre-trial detention affect an individual's life?
The article mentions that mass incarceration 'hobbled generations of families.' What are some potential consequences of this?
The article mentions that mass incarceration 'hobbled generations of families.' What are some potential consequences of this?
What does the term 'mass incarceration' refer to in the context of this article?
What does the term 'mass incarceration' refer to in the context of this article?
How does focusing on urban areas contribute to understanding the geography of poverty?
How does focusing on urban areas contribute to understanding the geography of poverty?
Flashcards
Poorest Big City in America
Poorest Big City in America
Philadelphia is the poorest big city in America.
US Incarceration Rate
US Incarceration Rate
The U.S. has nearly 25% of the world's prison population, making it the world's leading jailer.
Impact of Mass Incarceration
Impact of Mass Incarceration
Mass incarceration has destabilized many black communities and hobbled generations of families.
Demographics of Incarceration
Demographics of Incarceration
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Philadelphia's Incarceration Rate
Philadelphia's Incarceration Rate
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Non-violent Suspects in Jail
Non-violent Suspects in Jail
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Racial Disparity in Jail
Racial Disparity in Jail
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Study Notes
- The final chapter focuses on urban poverty in America
- Philadelphia is the poorest big city in the U.S.
- Philadelphia has the highest incarceration rate in the nation
- Over 7,300 Philadelphia citizens are incarcerated
- 60% of the city's jail population comprises 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
- It has negatively impacted generations of families
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