The criminalization of poverty perpetuates inequality among women from "summary" of Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
When we look at the criminalization of poverty, we see a system that disproportionately impacts women living in poverty. This system is designed to punish those who are struggling to make ends meet, rather than address the root causes of poverty. By criminalizing poverty, we are perpetuating inequality among women, particularly those who are already marginalized in society. Women living in poverty are more likely to be targeted by law enforcement and face harsher penalties for minor offenses. This is due to a combination of factors, including lack of access to quality legal representation, racial profiling, and bias within the criminal justice system. As a result, women in poverty are more likely to be arrested, convicted, and incarcerated for crimes that are often a result of their economic circumstances. The criminalization of poverty also has long-lasting ...
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