Carceral Epidemiology: Mass Incarceration and Structural Racism during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract
Argues mass incarceration is a core part of structural racism that fueled COVID-19 health inequities. It notes carceral settings saw disproportionate infection rates and calls for decarceration and progressive reform.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
Homelessness and Social Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Anthology on The Duality of America
- Publisher
- Open Criminology Press
- Publication date
- 23 April 2026
- Document type
- Book chapter