Michelle Alexander carefully examines the structural causes of mass incarceration and racial inequality in the US in her groundbreaking book "The New Jim Crow," piecing together a complicated web of oppression that has been repeated throughout history. Her critique of the systems that uphold injustice is incisive and draws comparisons to the dystopian future portrayed in Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games." By examining Alexander's speech in conjunction with the story of "The Hunger Games," a profound comprehension of the methods by which power is exercised and resistance to systemic oppression is developed. The central claim of Alexander's theory is that Black communities are ensnared in a web of punitive measures and constant surveillance by the criminal justice system, which operates as a…show more content… The criminal justice system effectively brands Black people as constant suspects by linking Blackness with criminality, which supports its oppressive practices. Comparably, the Capitol in "The Hunger Games" dehumanizes its citizens in order to legitimize their exploitation and repression by fostering a narrative of inferiority and disobedience inside the districts. By manipulating public perception and language, power systems are maintained, making opposition appear pointless. Furthermore, Alexander's examination of intersectionality provides a sophisticated comprehension of the ways in which different types of oppression interact and reinforce one another. Even while race is a major axis of discrimination, it interacts with other variables like gender and class, making impacted communities feel even more marginalized. "The Hunger Games," which follows characters like Katniss Everdeen as she negotiates not just the oppressive Capitol but also the gendered and socioeconomic forces that mold her experiences, reflects this intersectional
