- “Whiteness” is linked to racism because it has historically meant power and privilege. This setup favored white people and disadvantaged others, leading to unfair systems like slavery and segregation. Even today, “whiteness” can unconsciously cause discrimination and unequal opportunities, keeping racial divides alive. White views are often seen as the norm, pushing other perspectives to the side.
- Gilmore says prisons make new “criminals” because they do many different actions such as labelling. By calling someone a criminal, which makes it hard for them to get jobs or fit in, it pushes them to commit more crimes. Many people released from prison struggle to find jobs and support, so they may return to crime to survive. The system also often targets poor areas for minor offenses, leading to more arrests and prison time for poor people. With all these facts, I agree with her. These points show how the prison system can make the problem worse.
- Gilmore sees “liberation struggle” as a broad effort to dismantle oppressive systems and create a more just society by transforming structures, promoting collective action, and envisioning a long-term, equitable future. It’s an ongoing process of resistance and transformation.
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