Gendered Organization in Men's Prisons
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In the context of the article, what is the 'commonsense' approach used by prison staff and correctional officers?

  • Facilitating regular communication between male prisoners and their families
  • Drawing on long-standing assumptions about the uncontrollable masculinity of minority men (correct)
  • Applying color-blind principles to all prisoners regardless of race
  • Treating male prisoners as individuals with unique needs
  • According to the article, what role does the assumed dangerous masculinity of prisoners play in facilitating security protocols?

  • It leads to the implementation of individualized security measures for each prisoner
  • It promotes open communication and interaction between prisoners and staff
  • It has no impact on the security protocols within the prison
  • It causes increased surveillance and monitoring of male prisoners (correct)
  • Based on the article, what is one consequence of treating the male prisoner as the generic prisoner?

  • Increased understanding of the unique needs of individual male prisoners
  • Improved access to resources and support for male prisoners
  • Isolation of male prisoners from their children and families (correct)
  • Enhanced opportunities for male prisoners to bond with their children and families
  • According to the article, what does prison serve as for masculinity?

    <p>A setting for reinforcing and affirming masculinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the assumed dangerous masculinity of prisoners play in managing outsiders?

    <p>Creating stereotypes and biases about all prisoners regardless of race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does the author draw upon to conceptualize dangerous masculinity?

    <p>Hegemonic masculinity and hypermasculinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the author describe gender in the context of the text?

    <p>An innate and natural performance experienced by most people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the author's investigation in the prison setting?

    <p>The ways in which dangerous masculinity is embedded in the structure of the prison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what impact do assumptions about prisoners' masculinity have on the organization and day-to-day running of the prison?

    <p>Profound impact, affecting incarcerated men's access to their families and the management of outsiders entering the facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What larger cultural patterns and expectations does dangerous masculinity draw upon, according to the text?

    <p>Race, class, and gender and their interactions with one another</p> Signup and view all the answers

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