To Marxist Theorists, the Primary Purpose of Imprisonment Is To

question 2

Multiple Choice

To Marxist theorists, the primary purpose of imprisonment is to:

• A) incapacitate those who pose a serious threat to the general welfare
• B) siphon off the surplus labor that the capitalist economy cannot absorb
• C) quiet political revolutionaries who pose a threat to the capitalist system
• D) restore the balance of power between competing interest groups
• E) reinforce collective values by banishing those who violate them

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Definitions:

Ceruminous

Related to special sweat glands in the ear canal that produce earwax, which helps to protect and lubricate the ear.

Sebaceous

Relating to or denoting glands in the skin that secrete sebum into hair follicles.

Mammary

Pertaining to the mammary glands, which are the milk-producing glands located in the breasts of female mammals.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a crucial role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into neural signals.