Michael has just entered the county jail to complete a six-month sentence for driving under the influence. He has been stripped of his designer street clothing, required to surrender his gold jewelry, and issued a set of prison blues, deloused, and has had a body cavity search. In view of this, which term BEST describes the process Michael has just completed?
A) a degradation ceremony
B) a formal negative sanction
C) an informal negative sanction
D) a stage in the life course

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The process described in the scenario is a degradation ceremony, which involves stripping individuals of their previous identity and creating a new identity that is associated with lower prestige or status. This is done to reaffirm the power and authority of the institution and to discourage deviant behavior.

Michael Has Just Entered the County Jail to Complete a Six-Month