| Author |
Grimké, Archibald Henry, 1849-1930 |
| LoC No. |
15010359
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| Title |
The Ultimate Criminal
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| Series Title |
American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers, No. 17
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Ultimate Criminal" by Archibald Henry Grimké is a poignant address that delves into the origins and societal implications of crime among African Americans, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as an analytical piece that challenges stereotypes and societal narratives regarding African American criminality, emphasizing the historical context of slavery and systemic oppression. Grimké critiques the prevailing attitudes of his time that unjustly indict the entire race based on the actions of a few individuals, striving instead to highlight the deeper societal issues that contribute to crime. In the address, Grimké argues that the criminality often attributed to Black individuals is a byproduct of their historical subjugation and the continued socio-economic injustices they face. He discusses the legacy of slavery, the inequities imposed by the Jim Crow laws, and the pervasive culture of violence that serves to oppress rather than uplift. He illustrates how these conditions foster a lack of opportunity and education, ultimately leading to the emergence of crime as a desperate response to systemic inequalities. Grimké advocates for understanding and addressing these root causes rather than perpetuating harmful stereotypes, urging a more compassionate and just approach to race relations in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
African Americans
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| Subject |
African American criminals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31299 |
| Release Date |
Feb 17, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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