Overview
Social garbage is composed of twenty autobiographical statements written by MAPs (Minor Attracted People) who are, or have been, incarcerated in various prisons throughout the United States.The fanciful and cartoon-like images of MAPs that are paraded before us in the mainstream media emphasize their presumed demonic characteristics. These images have no basis in reality. MAPs are human beings whom we can understand, and with whom we can communicate - not freaks that can be safely viewed only from a distance. We felt that the freakish and demonic images could best be challenged by allowing the public to hear the MAPs themselves describe their lives, their beliefs, and their aspirations. That there is no "typical" MAP quickly becomes clear from these statements. The same diversity of characteristics and beliefs that one finds in any cross-section of the population is found in this group. We hope that by giving them a voice, we may clarify this important point.
- | Author: Henry Sturgis
- | Publisher: Every Farthing Publications
- | Publication Date: Apr 14, 2017
- | Number of Pages: 274 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback/Biography & Autobiography
- | ISBN-10: 0692860479
- | ISBN-13: 9780692860472
