Assigned Order ID: 15590
Unit 4 - Discussion 2
Discussion Question
College
General
Double
Reflect on the themes discussed in the final chapter of Ogbar's book, "Locked Up: Police, the Prison Industrial Complex, Black Youth, and Social Control." Considering the portrayal of the prison system within contemporary Hip Hop culture, do you believe that it glamorizes incarceration, or does it serve to raise awareness about issues like the Prison Industrial Complex?
Furthermore, discuss the types of training that should be made available to law enforcement officers who may not be familiar with Hip Hop culture to improve their interactions and understanding of the community.
Lastly, consider the current trends of mass incarceration: How can these trends be reversed, if at all? What strategies or reforms might be effective in addressing and potentially reversing the cycle of mass incarceration?