Identify Three Factors That Explain Violence in Prison

question 47

Essay

Identify three factors that explain violence in prison.

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Definitions:

Racism

A set of beliefs about the claimed superiority of one racial or ethnic group; used to justify inequality and often rooted in the assumption that differences among groups are genetic.

Prejudice

An unfounded or negative bias or judgment towards individuals or groups, often based on stereotypes, without knowledge of the individual circumstances.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Institutional Discrimination

Discrimination that has been embedded into the policies, procedures, and practices of an organization or social system, leading to disadvantages for certain groups.