PEN2602
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: April 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1
Social hierarchies in correctional facilities form based on several factors, including race,
gang affiliation, past criminal history, and perceived strength or influence. Inmates often
group themselves with others who share similar backgrounds or interests for protection
and survival. Those with connections to established prison gangs or leadership roles
tend to gain power and control over resources such as food, contraband, and access to
certain privileges. Over time, these groupings create a structure where certain
individuals or groups hold more authority than others, influencing behaviour and
decision-making within the inmate population. As seen in the case study, inmates like
Loli who remain neutral may become targets until they align with a group, showing how
social hierarchy shapes safety and identity within the prison.
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Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: April 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1
Social hierarchies in correctional facilities form based on several factors, including race,
gang affiliation, past criminal history, and perceived strength or influence. Inmates often
group themselves with others who share similar backgrounds or interests for protection
and survival. Those with connections to established prison gangs or leadership roles
tend to gain power and control over resources such as food, contraband, and access to
certain privileges. Over time, these groupings create a structure where certain
individuals or groups hold more authority than others, influencing behaviour and
decision-making within the inmate population. As seen in the case study, inmates like
Loli who remain neutral may become targets until they align with a group, showing how
social hierarchy shapes safety and identity within the prison.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
