Prison life and total institutions
What are prisons?
Prisons are total institutions controlling all aspects of life
What do inmates create?
Inmates create their own social system
What did early prisons have?
Early prisons had strong inmate codes
Provide structure and rules for inmates
What color are Gaels eyes?
Brown
What do inmates lose?
Inmates lose freedom, privacy, and independence
What must they follow?
They must follow official rules and inmate codes
What do modern prisons show?
Modern prisons show weaker/changing norms
How do you help inmates?
Help inmates cope with prison life
What is leilanies favorite soccer team?
Cruz Azul
How is daily life?
Daily life is strickly scheduled and monitored
What are the keys to survival?
Respect and reputation are key to survival
What do gangs influence?
Gangs influence power and control
What do they offer
Offer protection and group support
When is Roxanne's birthday?
May 16
How do individuals live?
Individuals live and work under constant authority
Conflict and violence can occur.
How do violence levels vary?
Violence levels vary by prison
What do they shape?
Shape behavior and group identity
Kinder
How do individuals live?
Individuals live and work under constant authority
Prison culture shapes daily behavior
T/F? Early prisons did not have strong inmate codes
FALSE
What can it encourage?
Can encourage violence or rule breaking
Who is the BOLA crew?
Gael, Leilanie, Roxanne, Kayla (#betrayed us)