Identify a True Statement About New York's Elmira Reformatory

question 31

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about New York's Elmira Reformatory.

• A) It placed its inmates in solitary confinement.
• B) It advocated the importance of corporal punishment to reduce crime rates.
• C) It rewarded inmates who showed good behavior with early release.
• D) It required inmates to move up to grade 3 for release.

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Definitions:

Deconstructive

An approach in critical analysis that seeks to dismantle structures and reveal their underlying assumptions and contradictions.

Masculinist Bias

Describes the tendency in certain discussions or analyses to favor male perspectives or interpret phenomena in ways that uphold male interests.

Deconstructing

A method of critical analysis that aims to uncover hidden meanings, biases, and assumptions in texts, social practices, or structures.

Established Systems

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