Chapter Questions
What are prison subcultures, and how do they influence prison life? How do they develop, and what purpose do they serve?
How do women's prisons differ from men's? Why have women's prisons been studied less often than institutions for men?
What are the special problems facing female inmates? What are the special needs and concerns of inmate mothers?
What are the primary concerns of prison staff? What other goals do staff members focus on?
What causes prison riots? How might riots be prevented?
What are the commonly accepted rights of prisoners in the United States today? Where do these rights come from? What U.S. Supreme Court cases are especially significant in the area of prisoners' rights?
What are some of the major issues that prisons face today? What new issues might the future bring?