Institutional Aggression Flashcards
Why is institutional aggression more complex than interpersonal aggression?
Because it’s aggression that can occurs between groups
How many theories of institutional aggression do you need to explain?
Two
What are the two theories?
Importation model and the deprivation model
Who proposed the importation model?
Irwin and cressey
Which theory suggests prisoners have pre existing factors such as race, age, alcohol abuse that could affect aggression levels in prison
The importation model
What does the importation model say about subcultures in society?
Subcultures may value and accept aggression therefore prisoners may import these ideas into prions influencing aggression
The importation model States prions are blank slates true or false
False
What is paterline and Peterson say about situational factors?
They said stressful oppressive prison settings can lead to aggression
What are the specific factors that would make a prisoner feel deprived?
Deprivation of liberty Deprivation of autonomy Deprivation of goods and services Deprivation of heterosexual relationships Deprivation of security
What did Skye’s believe?
He believed that these stressful situational factors would lead to increased aggression as prisoners are deprived of things.
What’s the difference between interpersonal aggression and institutional aggression?
Interpersonal aggression is aggression against an individual directly whereas institutional aggression is aggression within institutions such as the armed forces, secure hospitals, prison etc.
