Ex-cons face major discrimination from society and in the workplace. She mentions that when a person is released, they lose access to federal welfare programs, educational benefits as well as basic rights to vote. Alexander uses this chapter to illustrate how the mass incarceration affects the individuals as well as their families. Furthermore, those convicted of a felonious crime are usually discriminated when applying for jobs. These individuals are commonly high school
Ex-cons face major discrimination from society and in the workplace. She mentions that when a person is released, they lose access to federal welfare programs, educational benefits as well as basic rights to vote. Alexander uses this chapter to illustrate how the mass incarceration affects the individuals as well as their families. Furthermore, those convicted of a felonious crime are usually discriminated when applying for jobs. These individuals are commonly high school