Thanks, let me rephrase: what are the systemic issues in American prison system that make solitary confinement such a common practice? What are the drivers behi

Thanks, let me rephrase: what are the systemic issues in American prison system that make solitary confinement such a common practice? What are the drivers behind this? My understanding is that some of the reasons might include: - a privatised prison system - systemic racism - the % of US citizens in prisons being relatively high compared to the rest of what we call developed countries Obv. all of these are intertwined and it’s a very complex issue. I’m still struggling to understand how people in an advanced democracy like the US would allow for these things to happen. It seems like it’s considered the norm.