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The Pros And Cons Of The New Jim Crow Laws

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This chapter begins by stating that in the 18th century all black people living and born in the United States started off with extreme disadvantages in terms of rights and freedoms. This was due to the fact slavery was prevalent and pervasive during this time period. Additionally, even after the abolishment of slavery Jim Crow laws were put in place. From there Alexander argues that not much has changed since the times of these Jim Crow laws. Thus, she explains that the new Jim Crow is the systematic imprisonment of black people, which effectively disenfranchises them.
The next section Alexander explains what it is like for convicts to go into prison and felons to come out of prison. Coming into prison most convicts are encouraged to take
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