The Effect of Male Incarceration on Rape Myth Acceptance: Application of Propensity Score Matching Technique

The aim is to assess the effect of imprisonment on rape myth acceptance. The research used a sample of male prisoners incarcerated for non-sexual crimes (n = 98) and a sample of males drawn from the general population (n = 160). Simple linear regression did not indicate a significant effect of incarceration on rape myth acceptance. After controlling for background covariates using propensity score matching, analysis revealed a positive significant effect of incarceration on rape myth acceptance. Although further research is required, results indicate that being subject to incarceration has a significant positive effect on stereotypical thinking about rape

GENDER AND DOMINATION IN PRISON

This Article discusses gender relations in prison systems and the plight of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gender variant prisoners within these systems, where strict conformity with narrow definitions of gender are violently policed. The dominance hierarchy, Blue Code, and toxic masculinity in male prison culture also shape the culture in women’s facilities and much of what happens to LGBT and gender variant juvenile prisoners. The Author describes gender relations in male and female prisons through the context of experiences of inmates raped by other prisoners or prison staff. The Author argues that the horrific pain and suffering caused by prison conditions, policies and dominance are unconstitutional and must be ended or reversed. Some prisoners fight to change prison conditions they consider unconstitutional through litigation or hunger strikes. Additionally, change is necessary because, while gender relations in prison are not separate and apart from gender relations in society-at-large, the narrowing of gender possibilities in correctional settings creates problems for ex-prisoners returning to the community. An ex-prisoner must leave behind the unfortunate attitudes and behaviors learned behind bars, such as hegemonic masculinity or subservience, in order join the evolving consensus in the community about inclusion of all gender variants and sexual orientations what happens in prison is the opposite of the kinds of progress in gender relationships that we pride ourselves on in the community-at-large

Role of Misogyny and Homophobia in Prison Sexual Abuse

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Role of Misogyny and Homophobia in Prison Sexual Abuse

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Western New England Law Review: Gender & Incarceration Symposium

The Western New England Law Review invites you to its Gender & Incarceration Symposium, an interdisciplinary discussion related to contemporary issues facing incarcerated individuals. Potential topics include sexuality-based segregation, sexual violence, pregnancy, parental rights, and the intersection of race and gender in confinement

Western New England Law Review: Gender & Incarceration Symposium

The Western New England Law Review invites you to its Gender & Incarceration Symposium, an interdisciplinary discussion related to contemporary issues facing incarcerated individuals. Potential topics include sexuality-based segregation, sexual violence, pregnancy, parental rights, and the intersection of race and gender in confinement