Settings in which people are isolated from the larger society and are under the strict control and constant supervision of a specialized staff are called
A) rites of passage.
B) resocialization experiences.
C) the flexible self.
D) total institutions.
E) mock prisons.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Total institutions are settings that isolate individuals from the larger society and place them under the control and constant supervision of a specialized staff. Examples of total institutions include prisons, mental hospitals, and military barracks. These institutions are characterized by strict rules and routines, and often involve resocialization experiences to break down individual identity and prepare individuals for a new social role within the institution.

Settings in Which People Are Isolated from the Larger Society