Poverty and Profit
The poverty-to-prison cycle isn’t just about personal choices; it’s about these larger issues that make escaping poverty difficult.
Systemic barriers
What precent of females are incarcerated?
6.6%
What is that one woman's prison show?
Orange is the new black
What is the biggest issue people face when being released from prison?
Job security
This concept explains how society teaches boys and girls to behave differently.
Gender Socialization
On-screen, these two types of characters are often exaggerated one as overly evil, and the other as perfectly heroic.
Good guys and Bad guys
These prisons are different from government-run ones because they make money by housing more inmates.
For-profit prisons
Many incarcerated women are mothers. When they go to prison, their children often end up in this system.
Foster Care
Media portrayals can make viewers stop caring about real prison issues, a process known as this.
Desensitization
People living in this condition are more likely to be arrested and get harsher sentences because they can’t afford bail or lawyers.
Poverty
When men feel lonely or disconnected, it’s sometimes called this modern problem.
Male loneliness epidemic
What was our video clip from?
Reacher