Prison and Society
This theme covers prison’s multiple roles in contemporary society, including the ways imprisonment structures, and is structured by, other institutions. Users looking for material on the economic and social functions of prison will find it here. We welcome feedback on this organization during our beta period.
Subthemes
Carceral Geographies
Prison and Public Health
Private Prison Industry
School to Prison Pipeline
Elementary Genocide
The School to Prison Pipeline Rasha Vision Films Rahiem Shabazz… Read More »Elementary Genocide
Evolution of a Criminal
PBS Darius Clark Monroe July 6, 2014 In Evolution of a… Read More »Evolution of a Criminal
Death Row
the American Film Institute, the Polaroid Foundation, the Playboy Foundation,… Read More »Death Row
Eastern State Penitentiary
Forged Images Production Cooperative Christine Bowditch January 1, 1998 Philadelphia’s… Read More »Eastern State Penitentiary
Concrete and Sunshine
CreateSpace Nicole Cousino July 4, 2011 “Concrete and Sunshine” is… Read More »Concrete and Sunshine
Black Death in Dixie
Racism and the Death Penalty in the United States Films… Read More »Black Death in Dixie
Acres of Skin
Medical Abuse Behind Bars Films Media Group Allen M. Hornblum… Read More »Acres of Skin
