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Marked: Race, Crime, and Finding Work in an Era of Mass Incarceration
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Essay Topics
Discuss the origins of mass incarceration in the US. What factors and policies fueled the practice?
Pager offers three possible explanations for low employment rates among ex-offenders. Describe and assess the validity of these explanations.
Citing specific examples, explain the difference between positive and negative credentials. How does negative credentialing hinder employment opportunities?
How does the race of job applicants intersect with employer attitudes to fuel inequality?
Discuss Pager’s experimental methodology. Why is the audit method particularly well-suited to her project?
Address the potential pitfalls of the audit method. How does Pager safeguard the validity of her findings?
Discuss the role of the media in promoting racial bias.
Describe and assess alternatives to incarceration for non-violent, first-time offenders.
What changes to crime policy does Pager recommend to facilitate ex-offender transition and reentry?
Discuss the dissemination and impact of Pager’s findings in newspapers and the media.
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