Epoch Philosophy episodes
Slavery in the United States: Contexts and Modern Echoes
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Explore the deep and often overlooked contexts of slavery in the United States, from historic convict leasing to modern private prisons. We also delve into the impact of crime bills, mass incarceration, consumerism, and how historical narratives are shaped.
#Slavery in the United States, #Convict Leasing, #Private Prisons, #Mass Incarceration, #Crime Bills, #Consumerism, #Soft Slavery, #Historical Revisionism, #American History, #Social Justice
Timeline
00:00:Intro
02:48:Convict Leasing
05:30:Private Prisons
07:34:Crime Bills, Mass Incarceration and Justification
11:02:Consumerism, Abstract 'Soft' Slavery, and Historical Revisionism
16:42:Ending Conclusions