According to the book "Class, Race, Gender, and Crime: The Social Realities of Justice in America" by Jeanne Flavin, privilege refers to the advantages and benefits that certain individuals or groups have based on their social position or identity. Privilege can manifest in various forms, such as economic, racial, gender, or educational advantages.

In relation to feminism, privilege is an important concept to understand. Feminism aims to challenge and dismantle systems of oppression and inequality, including gender-based privilege. Feminists recognize that privilege is not evenly distributed among individuals and that certain groups, such as men, may benefit from societal structures that disadvantage women.

By acknowledging and understanding privilege, feminists seek to address the power imbalances and inequalities that exist in society. They strive to be more equitable and just society by challenging and dismantling systems that perpetuate privilege and oppression.

QUESTION1.  What is privilege? How does it relate to feminism?

Q2. Compare and contrast the life histories of incarcerated women to incarcerated men. In what ways does gender matter in the lives of women who find themselves under the control of the criminal justice system?