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What are total institutions and re-socialization?
A place of residence and work where a large number of like-situated individuals, cut off from wider society for an appreciable period of time, together lead an enclosed, formally administered round of life.
Characteristics of total institutions include being cut off from ____________________.
the rest of society
Characteristics of total institutions include stripped of _____________________; no longer _________, but _____________.
their individuality, persons, objects
What is the goal of a total institution?
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Examples of total institutions include which of the following? (Select all that apply)
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What is depersonalization in the context of total institutions?
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What are examples of total institutions?
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In the context of suspended identity, a bifurcated sense of self refers to _______________________.
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In the context of suspended identity, individuals avoid _______________ by /__ true self.
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They don't want their _____ ______ to be __________.
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How is the prisoner identity constructed?
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Factors that impact a post-prison identity include: Life, Prison-self, Job, and Maintain ties (Beneficial or Harmful?).
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Study Notes
Total Institutions and Re-socialization
- Total institutions are places where a group of individuals are cut off from wider society for a significant duration, and live a structured, administrated life.
- The main goal of total institutions is to take away an individual’s former self and create a new identity that aligns with the institution's needs.
Characteristics of Total Institutions
- Individuals are separated from wider society, leading to isolation.
- Personal identities are stripped away, rendering individuals as objects rather than unique persons.
- The process of resocialization occurs, emphasizing the need for adaptation to the institution.
- Depersonalization is prevalent, where personal belongings and identifiers are removed to merge individuals into the group.
Examples of Total Institutions
- Mental hospitals provide a controlled environment for treatment and supervision.
- Prisons and jails serve to contain and reform individuals who have broken the law.
- Military settings act as structured environments focused on discipline and combat readiness.
- Other examples include nursing homes and cults, which also enforce strict lifestyles.
Identity Transformation in Maximum Security Prison
- A bifurcated sense of self emerges, reflecting a contrast between the pre-prison identity and the prison identity.
- Individuals avoid vulnerability by concealing or suspending their true selves during incarceration.
- The desire to protect one’s true identity is prevalent, with intentions to reclaim it upon release.
Constructing Prisoner Identity
- Prisoners create a new self before incarceration by consuming media like TV shows, movies, or books.
- Adaptation to fellow inmates takes place, as individuals gain insights and survival tips from others.
- Learning and negotiation of identity occur through interactions and shared experiences within the prison environment.
Post-Prison Identity Factors
- Life continues outside prison, and the changes in society affect released individuals.
- The prison experience inevitably alters an individual's identity, leading to challenges in reintegration.
- Difficulty in obtaining employment is common, as society often holds onto past offenses.
- Maintaining connections with the outside world while incarcerated can significantly influence future identity and reintegration.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to total institutions and the processes of re-socialization as discussed in Sociology 205. Flashcards include critical definitions and characteristics associated with individuals' experiences in these settings. Prepare to test your knowledge on the implications of living in such institutions.
