Women Offenders (2)
After reading about this topic in the Course Materials section, please answer the following question by replying to this posting by 6/10. You should write at least 3 sentences. Then come back to post a reply to two of your classmates’ responses. Ill attach reading instructions below
1. 1. What are the problems that women in prison face and what can be done to help them (think about what is discussed in the documentary?
2. Should male and female offenders be treated differently?
3. Additional Material Question: If you have seen ‘Orange is the New Black’, do you think the series is a realistic portrayal of women in prison.
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What are the problems that women in prison face and what can be done to help them (think about what is discussed in the documentary?
There are quite some problems that women face in the prisons. One is that they are not provided with the essentials they need, and they are also sexually harassed. This can be rectified by having more women guards in prison and closely monitoring the male ones. Women should also be provided with the basic needs, such as sanitary towels…
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