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In the context of the article, what is the 'commonsense' approach used by prison staff and correctional officers?
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?
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?
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?
According to the article, what does prison serve as for masculinity?
What role does the assumed dangerous masculinity of prisoners play in managing outsiders?
What role does the assumed dangerous masculinity of prisoners play in managing outsiders?
What concept does the author draw upon to conceptualize dangerous masculinity?
What concept does the author draw upon to conceptualize dangerous masculinity?
How does the author describe gender in the context of the text?
How does the author describe gender in the context of the text?
What is the focus of the author's investigation in the prison setting?
What is the focus of the author's investigation in the prison setting?
According to the text, what impact do assumptions about prisoners' masculinity have on the organization and day-to-day running 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?
What larger cultural patterns and expectations does dangerous masculinity draw upon, according to the text?
What larger cultural patterns and expectations does dangerous masculinity draw upon, according to the text?
