- What I’ve got from Ruth Gilmores comment related to “whiteness” and racism was the issue of superiority that the white race hold currently, as well as historically. The systematic racism that colored people face encourages the incredible advantages that white people feel entitled to, they maintain a high level of standards within this nation by contributing to other white people, and not taking into account the desires of people of other races. Capitalism requires inequality because it relies on competition which causes wealth and power to drive their investments, as well as economic growth. Racism intertwines with capitalism by creating and maintaining a system of exploration which helps uphold the power of the ruling class.
- Criminals are excluded from the chance of restoration, criminals have a record of unlawful acts that discourage them, and make it difficult for them to succeed financially, politically, and professionally. The wide variety of jails/ prisons is basically the state and law enforcement creating a place for criminals to attend based of their implications. Gilmore is correct in her statement that criminals can in fact perpetrate crimes, criminals who take part in illegal activities are indeed capable of carrying out and committing other violent acts.
- Liberation struggles is about having a community who is willing to fight and achieve a sense of freedom from oppressive racism and justice for inequality. Liberation involves the determination to desire justice.
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