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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?

A setting for reinforcing and affirming masculinity Signup and view all the answers

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

Creating stereotypes and biases about all prisoners regardless of race Signup and view all the answers

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

Hegemonic masculinity and hypermasculinity Signup and view all the answers

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

An innate and natural performance experienced by most people Signup and view all the answers

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

The ways in which dangerous masculinity is embedded in the structure of the prison 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?

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

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

Race, class, and gender and their interactions with one another Signup and view all the answers