The text critiques the prison system, arguing that it fails to reform criminals and instead perpetuates social problems. It contends that prisons are a product of capitalist society, designed to maintain social control and protect the interests of the ruling class. The author asserts that crime is a result of socioeconomic conditions, and that punishment only leads to further criminalization.
By Emma Goldman · First published 1917 · Genre: Non-fiction, Social Critique, Political Commentary