Whiteout: How Racial Capitalism Changed the Color of Opioids in America
How Racial Capitalism Changed the Color of Opioids in America
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Whiteout: How Racial Capitalism Changed the Color of Opioids in America, explores the deeply ingrained racial biases within the US drug policy.
The authors meticulously trace how this system has created a stark disparity between the treatment of drug use in white communities versus communities of color.
The book examines the historical context, from slavery to the modern biotech industry, revealing how racial capitalism has shaped drug consumption and enforcement.
It highlights the devastating consequences of this system, including mass incarceration and overdose deaths, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.
Ultimately, Whiteout offers a critical analysis of the issue and proposes potential solutions for a more equitable and just approach to drug policy.
The authors meticulously trace how this system has created a stark disparity between the treatment of drug use in white communities versus communities of color.
The book examines the historical context, from slavery to the modern biotech industry, revealing how racial capitalism has shaped drug consumption and enforcement.
It highlights the devastating consequences of this system, including mass incarceration and overdose deaths, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.
Ultimately, Whiteout offers a critical analysis of the issue and proposes potential solutions for a more equitable and just approach to drug policy.
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Helena Hansen et al., "Whiteout: How Racial Capitalism Changed the Color of Opioids in America" (U California Press, 2023)
