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"No Use to the State" w/ Micah Khater (Unlocked)

Death Panel

CHAPTER

Exploring Black Women's Narratives of Disability in Carceral Spaces

This chapter delves into a historian's research on Black women's experiences of disability within the prison system in Alabama post-convict leasing era. Through analyzing escape notices and letters from incarcerated women, the historian uncovers the ableist and gendered language used by prison officials to manage and punish individuals. The conversation expands on the intersection of race, disability, and incarceration, shedding light on the significance of understanding and challenging the bureaucratic and medical narratives that perpetuate harm.

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