I chose this article because of the work one of my colleagues does on what we call “human trafficking.” What troubled me about “human trafficking” is that the history of the Black experience in the United States was erased. I … Read More »
Dear Students: Sarah indeed did a good job at pointing out the gendered nature of prisons. However, I want you t follow Emma’s example, and rather than just say you agree, either find support for Sarah’s point of view OR … Read More »
Dear Students: Here is where we will post. I think it is better to get our feet wet on the content, then begin to post. Once you write your post, don’t forget to hit publish. We will go over all … Read More »
Dear Students: I am looking forward to an exciting semester of readings, discussion, and documentaries on the prison industrial complex, the economy, and politics. I am Prof. Andrea Y. Simpson, but I have shortened that moniker to “ProfSi”–it’s quicker to … Read More »