Jackie Wang

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Jackie Wang is a scholar and writer known for her work in critical theory and social justice. Her book "Carceral Capitalism" explores the intersections of capitalism and the prison system, examining how economic structures influence incarceration. Wang's writing engages with themes of race, class, and the politics of punishment.

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Books by Jackie Wang

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Carceral Capitalism
Jackie Wang
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Jackie Wang shows how carceral power has grown, explaining how predatory lending, algorithmic control, and government practices extend the prison's reach beyond walls, trapping marginalized communities in a 'living hell' of debt and dehumanization.