While we can understand that male and female prisons differ greatly (or you will learn this soon), I want you to think about the concepts discussed in Chapter 69. It is clear that prisons function within a social system all their own; it is paramount that prisoners act and react accordingly by any means necessary to maintain survival, respect, and personal distance.

On page 624, ""Dignity, composure, courage, the ability to take it and hand it out when necessary -- these are the traits affirmed by the inmate code..."   - What does this really mean?

While in prison, in theory the concept is to rehabilitate/punish, but one would assume after reading this chapter that everything but rehabilitation actually occurs. Talk about the inmate social system, the "code" and the overall effectiveness of punishment, rehabilitation, and the impacts it all has on reentry.

Next,

Consider the later pages of the Frost and Phillips chapter, how do we as sociologist and criminal justice scholars address/comment on the issues of reporting crime in America via News Boardcasting. In answering this question I want you to share your thoughts, concerns, and opinion about the radical and/or racial issues that result from the way in which 24 hour news reports create false narratives about certain cohorts of offenders. If you dont see an issue with the way in which 24 hours news reporting is done, specifically on crime and crime committed by racial minorities, please provide your perspective of negative impacts 24 hours reporting has on society. 

Lastly,

If Broken Windows was recreated today, what would you do differently? Base your response/understanding of the Broken Windows Theory by Wilson and Kelling.