10 Questions
In the context of the article, what is the 'commonsense' approach used by prison staff and correctional officers?
Drawing on long-standing assumptions about the uncontrollable masculinity of minority men
According to the article, what role does the assumed dangerous masculinity of prisoners play in facilitating security protocols?
It causes increased surveillance and monitoring of male prisoners
Based on the article, what is one consequence of treating the male prisoner as the generic prisoner?
Isolation of male prisoners from their children and families
According to the article, what does prison serve as for masculinity?
A setting for reinforcing and affirming masculinity
What role does the assumed dangerous masculinity of prisoners play in managing outsiders?
Creating stereotypes and biases about all prisoners regardless of race
What concept does the author draw upon to conceptualize dangerous masculinity?
Hegemonic masculinity and hypermasculinity
How does the author describe gender in the context of the text?
An innate and natural performance experienced by most people
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
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
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
Explore the concept of dangerous masculinity and security within men's prisons with this quiz, based on the article 'You Have to Cut it off at the Knee'. Understand the consequences of treating male prisoners as the generic prisoner and its impact on security protocols.
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