What aspect of prison life for women is significantly

. Discussion Questions

Prison life has changed a great deal from the late 18th century to the beginning of the 21st century. The text outlines five stages in this evolutionary process. Have each of the stages in this process been improvements? Explain. Which group do you think this evolution benefited most—the outside community, lawmakers, activists, prison officials, or the prisoners themselves? Explain your rationale.

What aspect of prison life for women is significantly different from that of prison life for men? How has this aspect of prison life influenced the prisoners’ social interactions? Explain your rationale.