Description
Think of this Critical Thinking Paper assignment as an opportunity to go deeper in exploring ideas and theories from this week. We explored the real life consequences of labeling in a few of our readings. In some cases as they related to employment, and in others in how we experience and interact with the criminal justice system. Below you will find a short prompt. What you are challenged to do is to respond to the prompt in essay form. Be sure to provide as thorough articulation of your ideas as possible. Cite as many specific examples (from the reading or social life in general) to support your arguments.
The paper must be a minimum of two pages, double spaced. Cite all sources you use in a separate works cited page.
PROMPT:
Discuss the implications of Pager’s study for employment and criminal justice policy. What do you think is the single most important issue raised by her research? Explain in detail using examples. Discuss the implications of Pager’s study for current crime control policies that have resulted in the growing rate of incarceration in our society—an increase of 600% in the inmate population since 1970. What alternatives to incarceration might be considered?