Questions focused on content from Chapter 7
1. Explain why the history between corrections and media considered to be “adversarial”? [5 points]
2. The following eras exist in the history of prison films. According to corrections and media scholars, what narratives dominate each era of prison films? [title of each is acceptable; descriiption is optional] (5 points; disregard suggested word counts for points for this question)
1929-1942:
1943-1962:
1963-1980:
1981-Present:
3. Describe the gender differences found in the two popular constructions of prisoners: males as inmates versus females as inmates. Provide an example from pop culture from 2000-present that fits within these gendered constructions found in prison media. [10 points]
Questions focused on content from Chapter 8
4. What is an offender reduction ad? Provide an example and a statement that clearly explains why this is an example of an offender reduction ad. It can be copied/pasted into this submission, attached as it’s own file or a link to the website. [5 points; word count is slightly reduced due to image or link you will provide]
5. What is a victimization reduction ad? Provide an example and a statement that clearly explains why this is an example of a victimization reduction ad. It can be copied/pasted into this submission, attached as it’s own file, or a link provided to the website. [5 points; word count is slightly reduced due to image or link you will provide]
6. Define surveillance. What is meant by ‘surveillance effect’? Provide one example of ‘surveillance’ in every day life that impacts many of us. [10 points]
