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Description of  Challenging Confinement: Mass Incarceration and the Fight for Equality in Women's Prisons

Examines how the feminist movements in the late twentieth century ignited prison protests, activism, and reform in womens prisons While the late twentieth century brought about greater rights for women, it also saw a rapid increase in the number of female prisoners. Before their confinement, many incarcerated women had gained access to work and higher education. But once behind bars, they found the only programs available for them perpetuated misogynistic norms. Read more