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A review by audacityspork
Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Y. Davis
4.75
Mandatory reading for everyone alive, I think. Seriously. It's such an easy and quick read that gives incredible depth to questions of prisons and systemic racism (and their relationship to classism and misogyny). Also, it's real easy to find a free audiobook version of it on Youtube.
I don't give 5 stars because it's short and sweet and to the point – but 4 years after I read it, I can only recall the vague outlines of it. This text greatly influenced my understanding of the justice system for the better, but it's a jumping off point for anyone who feels less-than-expert on the topic. I will say, her chapter on women’s chain gangs has stuck with me.
So. If you have a free hour to spare, and need a read while washing dishes, go listen to this audiobook.
I don't give 5 stars because it's short and sweet and to the point – but 4 years after I read it, I can only recall the vague outlines of it. This text greatly influenced my understanding of the justice system for the better, but it's a jumping off point for anyone who feels less-than-expert on the topic. I will say, her chapter on women’s chain gangs has stuck with me.
So. If you have a free hour to spare, and need a read while washing dishes, go listen to this audiobook.