"The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

"The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander argues that systemic racial discrimination in the U.S. justice system functions similarly to the Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation. Alexander asserts that mass incarceration targets African Americans and other minorities, stripping them of civil rights and exacerbating social inequalities. She examines how policies, such as the War on Drugs, have led to the criminalization of communities of color, effectively creating a racial caste system. The book calls for awareness and action to dismantle these injustices and promote genuine equality.