Review the video clips from The Class Divide below and respond to the questions that follow regarding the school-to-prison pipeline:
– 1:20 minutes
Jesse Williams journeys to the Gulf Coast town of St. Petersburg, Florida, once known for its beaches and pleasant weather, but now notorious for being the unlikely epicenter of the student achievement gap and the school-to-prison pipeline. Williams investigates how resegregation has led to a massive educational and criminal justice divide for the students — and witnesses the community’s efforts to confront the school system and heal the divide.
– 2:51
Jesse Williams speaks to Campbell Park Elementary School police officer, Michael Hawkins on how he and other officers interact with students during disciplinary actions and criminal violations.
-Jesse Williams speaks to Bob Dillinger, a Pinellas county public defender, about the school-to-prison pipeline.
Discussion
Explain the school-to-prison pipeline and how it relates to crime and or deviance at either the individual or macro level.
Consider variations in the experiences of the school-to-prison pipeline among groups based on race/ethnicity and gender.
What are some of the long-term consequences of the school-to-prison pipeline?
Use one of the sociological theories to suggest a potential solution to stop or minimize the consequences of the school-to-prison pipeline. Include relevant facts and details to strengthen your explanation.