Punished: Policing the Lives of Black and Latino Boys
Punished: Policing the Lives of Black and Latino Boys
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
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Book • Nonfiction
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EducationOakland, California • 2000s
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Anthropology•
Education2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Punished: Policing the Lives of Black and Latino Boys, Victor M. Rios examines the impact of policing and surveillance on young Black and Latino individuals. Through ethnographic research, Rios explores how systemic criminalization affects identity, opportunities, and daily life, highlighting these individuals' resilience and the social forces shaping their experiences.
Informative
Challenging
Unnerving
Gritty
Emotional
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Punished: Policing the Lives of Black and Latino Boys by Victor M. Rios explores systemic criminalization of marginalized youth. Praised for personal insights and highlighting societal issues, it faces critique for anecdotal focus over broader data. Its evocative narrative and depth in examining racial dynamics are widely acknowledged, resonating well in academic circles.
Who Should Read Punished: Policing the Lives of Black and Latino Boys?
Readers interested in Punished: Policing the Lives of Black and Latino Boys may also appreciate books like Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. They are likely keen on social justice, systemic racism, and criminology, focused on issues affecting marginalized communities. They value personal narratives intertwined with sociological analysis.
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Book • Nonfiction
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EducationOakland, California • 2000s
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Anthropology•
Education2011
Adult
18+ years
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