Solved

What Does Erving Goffman Mean by a "Total Institution" as Discussed

Question 4

Multiple Choice

What does Erving Goffman mean by a "total institution" as discussed in Wade's "American Hookup: Deep in the Fog"?


A) the most bureaucratically structured organization, where literally everything is done "by the book"
B) a place where everything is done for a person, rendering them largely helpless to resist the daily schedule and routine of events
C) an organization, such as a mental institution, army base, prison, etc., that is largely isolated from mainstream society and where all the basic needs of a large number of people are met
D) organizations, such as large corporations, that have all the resources needed to do what they want and rely on no other organization to carry out their "mission"

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents