Define Goffman's Notion of a Total Institution and Explain How

question 50

Essay

Define Goffman's notion of a total institution and explain how it applies to prisons.

---

Definitions:

Fiduciary Duty

A legal obligation of one party to act in the best interest of another party, such as a trustee's duty towards a beneficiary.

Corporation

A legal entity created under the laws of a state or a country, recognized as a separate legal entity from its owners, with its own rights, privileges, and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Incorporation are official documents filed with a government body to legally document the creation of a corporation.

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset that provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.