Are Prisons Obsolete?

In 'Are Prisons Obsolete?

', Angela Y. Davis argues for the abolition of the prison system, examining its evolution from early carceral systems to the modern prison industrial complex.

Davis contends that incarceration fails to reform prisoners and instead profits from their exploitation.

The book explores historical and contemporary issues, including the disproportionate incarceration of Black and minority communities, the role of slavery in the development of modern prisons, and the specific challenges faced by women in prisons.

Davis advocates for a society that addresses social problems through alternatives such as decarceration, education, health care, and a justice system based on reparation and reconciliation rather than retribution and vengeance.