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Poverty and Criminalization in Germany
This chapter explores the concept of poverty-related crimes in Germany, focusing on fare evasion known as 'schwarzfahren' and the implications of labeling such acts as criminal. It critiques the cycle of penalties faced by vulnerable populations unable to pay fines, highlighting the absurdity of imprisoning individuals for minor offenses. The discussion also examines broader societal attitudes towards poverty, the impact of punitive laws, and the potential for decriminalizing certain offenses to alleviate fiscal burdens on the prison system.
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