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A Vicious Cycle ARKK-Americus Powell, Rylie Gray, Kira LaBarge, Kenneth Stott Introduction ? ? The importance of studying borders is to become more aware of the separation plaguing are world so that one day we can eradicate them

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A Vicious Cycle ARKK-Americus Powell, Rylie Gray, Kira LaBarge, Kenneth Stott Introduction ? ? The importance of studying borders is to become more aware of the separation plaguing are world so that one day we can eradicate them. A distinct separation, either physical or metaphorical that isolates a group or individual from the ‘norms’ of society. Thesis Statement ? Though many efforts have been made to correct the racial inequalities within the United States, racial, economic, and humanitarian borders still coexist amongst minority groups uncovering the corrupt justice system in America today. Racial Borders/Boundaries “A restriction set on a group of individuals that withholds them from achieving something solely based on their race.” “Equally important, there must be a change within the culture of law enforcement. Black and brown people in ghetto communities must no longer be viewed as the designated enemy, and ghetto communities must no longer be treated like occupied zones.” (Alexander 220) The only way for are nation to see true abolishment of borders is. We have to stop viewing black and brown people in ghetto communities as enemies. We also must no longer treat ghetto communities as occupied zones. Economic Borders/Boundaries ? ? ? “The division of people in a society based on their economic and social status. Often times contributing to a caste system in modern day capitalism.” “After being unjustly stopped and searched by the police, few people expect to receive a fair trial, and many poor people and people of color rightly fear the consequences of demanding better treatment.” Other minority groups such as Hispanics, Latinos, Asians, Native Americans, Islanders and others are confronted with inequalities when dealing with the United States judicial system due solely on their economic status. They have little to no power in these situations, even if they are innocent. Humanitarian Borders/Boundaries ? ? A constant cycle that entraps people to commit acts of transgression in order to survive. “Unsurprisingly, many police departments have become dependant on drug money, and there are many known cases of police ignoring the requirement for search warrants and participating in illegal ‘shakedowns’ … there are still myriad legal ways for police to seize property of innocent people, but mostly it’s because the pro?t incentive for police remains intact.” Conclusion ? 3 prison changes/reforms ? ? Stop pro?ling based on race, stop targeting low income areas, more fair judicial system based on crimes committed There is a vicious cycle of inequality in the American justice system that creates a world of borders for those who are a part of a minority group. This in turn, has created an internal caste system within our justice system. These minority groups are faced with a continuous cycle of racial, economic, and humanitarian borders. Works Cited Birchett, Colleen, et al. The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, by Michelle Alexander. Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc., 2011. Cucinella, Catherine. Border Crossings: a Bedford Spotlight Reader. Bedford/St. Martin's, a Macmillan Education Imprint, 2016. Fig. 1 Dusil, Gabriel. “Adel ? Opinion ? 18 ? Borderless Citizens™ in the 21st Century ? Defining Borders.” Gabriel Dusil • Generation Crypto, 28 Mar. 2020, dusil.com/2019/08/15/adel-opinion-18-borderless-citizens-in-the-21st-century-defining-borders/. Fig. 2 Apuzzo, Matt, and Michael S. Schmidt. “U.S. to Continue Racial, Ethnic Profiling in Border Policy.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 6 Dec. 2014, www.nytimes.com/2014/12/06/us/politics/obama-to-impose-racial-profiling-curbs-with-exceptions.html. Fig. 3 Shirley, Matt. “Here's What the U.S. Would Look Like If Borders Were Redrawn Based on Economic Connections.” Civilized, Civilized, civilized.life/articles/heres-what-the-united-states-would-look-like-if-borders-were-redrawn-based-on-economic/amp.htm l. Fig. 4 Elizabeth Hartney, BSc. “What Does a Drug Dealer Look Like?” Verywell Mind, 14 Aug. 2019, www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-drug-dealer-22267. • Discuss the original thesis statement your group created (or create your own). How did you come to this final thesis statement? What were the crucial ideas that your group felt should be exemplified through the thesis statement? (1 para) • Discuss each of the different types of borders/boundaries addressed in the powerpoint (or of your choice). Discuss how they can be defined, where they can be noted in the New Jim Crow, and give an example of how they exist in today's world. (3 para) • Of the 3 different types of borders/boundaries acknowledged, which resonated with you the most and why? In what ways does this specific border/boundary exemplify the issues within the U.S.'s the prison system? How can you connect this with a current event and/or global issue? (1-2 para) • Did this assignment make you view borders/boundaries differently and why? Did this assignment make you reevaluate the U.S.'s prison system? What changes do you feel should be made in relation to the U.S.'s prison system) and why? (1-2 para)