Question

MINIMUM OF 200 WORDS PLEASE!
To answer the questions below, please watch the named TED Talk at https://www.ted.com/talk/ alice_goffman_college_or_prison_two_destinies_one_blatant_injustice.

In Alice Goffman's TED Talk, How We're Priming Some Kids for College- And Others for Prison, she states that we are asking kids who live in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods, with the least amount of family resources, in the country's worst schools, facing the toughest time in the labor market, and who experience violence in their neighborhoods every day, "to walk the thinnest possible line." With regard to these issues, Goffman wonders if we can envision a criminal justice system that prioritizes recovery, prevention, and civic inclusion over punishment.

What does it mean to live in a 'disadvantaged neighborhood?' What are some examples of lacking 'family resources?' What makes schools the 'worst?' What makes the labor market 'tough'? As a society, what do you think we can do about these shortcomings? What do you think the criminal justice system can do to be just (fair) to those experiencing these forms of social disorganization?

Answer 1

One of the most important things about three society is the challenge of managing people from all the backgrounds. While few enjoy all the facilities, most of them live in a disadvantaged environment where they struggle to live a normal life as others. One of the most important disadvantage of living in such an environment restrict these people from access to housing, medicine, education and employment. Every stage affects the other stage such as good education impacts one's employment opportunities. One's employment opportunities would impact one's economic advancement. These would lead them to a disadvantaged stage.
People who live in disadvantaged society will be exposed to violence, drugs, crime and illness. This would further their resentment and severe their environment which would adversely affect the society. People who live in disadvantaged conditions trend to involve in criminal activities because they are supposed and oppressed by the majority. Majority people who oppress also enact laws to punish the the offenders. Instead of punishing them harshly, if they are given enough opportunities, they would be able to improve their lives. It would not only help them but also the larger society. It's very important that people get equal opportunities in order to maintain peace, harmony and growth.