Asked by Ismael Colon on May 09, 2024
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Crouch (1980) argues the quality of prison life for inmates has been affected by the increase in ______ and by judicial activism to the extent that inmates now have the ability to look outside the prison for the norms of prison life.)
A) inmate rights
B) political awareness
C) racial awareness
D) both b and c
Judicial Activism
The practice by judges of making decisions based on personal or political considerations rather than on existing law.
Prison Life
The daily existence and conditions experienced by individuals who are incarcerated.
Inmate Rights
The legal rights and protections afforded to individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities.
- Recognize the impact of inmate rights and judicial activism on the quality of prison life.
Verified Answer
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Omar Nihad KoperlyMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Crouch argues that the quality of prison life for inmates has been affected by the increase in inmate rights and by judicial activism. He also argues that inmates now have the ability to look outside the prison for the norms of prison life, which has led to increased political and racial awareness among inmates. Therefore, both options B and C are correct.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the impact of inmate rights and judicial activism on the quality of prison life.