The essays in this section of the website analyze the intersections between capitalism and the prison industry, including privatization and prison manufacturing.
Veronica Backer-Peral, “The Private Prison Debate in Historical Context” – read the essay.
Judy J. VanDeventer, “Prison Manufacturing: A Focus on the Textile Industry” – read the essay.
Caden Cutter, “The Argument for the Discontinuation of Private Detention Centers” – read the essay.
Featured Image: Prisoners sewing military uniforms in a federal prison. Image Source: Federal Bureau of Prisons – https://www.bop.gov/inmates/custody_and_care/unicor_about.jsp, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=92460150
