51 pages • 1 hour read
Devah PagerMarked: Race, Crime, and Finding Work in an Era of Mass Incarceration
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
Discuss the origins of mass incarceration in the US. What factors and policies fueled the practice?
2.
Pager offers three possible explanations for low employment rates among ex-offenders. Describe and assess the validity of these explanations.
3.
Citing specific examples, explain the difference between positive and negative credentials. How does negative credentialing hinder employment opportunities?
