Question 1

There is a __________ percentage of women than men in prison diagnosed with HIV and/or AIDS, yet there is __________ intervention and education for female inmates to prevent and contain the transmission of the disease.

Accepted Answer

The statement presents two contrasts - the first is that there is a greater percentage of women than men in prison diagnosed with HIV and/or AIDS, which indicates that more women are affected by this disease. The second contrast is that there is less intervention and education for female inmates to prevent and contain the transmission of the disease, which indicates that there is a lack of support and resources for women. Therefore, the best choice is A, as it reflects both contrasts presented in the statement.

Question 2

Female probationers are __________ likely to be rearrested than their male counterparts.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that female probationers are less likely to be rearrested than their male counterparts. This is due to a number of factors, including differences in criminal behavior, lower levels of substance abuse, and better compliance with probation conditions.

Question 3

Being married appears to __________ men against probation violation, but seems to __________ the risk of failure in females.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, being married appears to protect men against probation violation, meaning that their risk of violating probation decreases. However, being married seems to increase the risk of failure in females, meaning that their risk of violating probation actually goes up. Therefore, the best choice is C, as it accurately reflects the opposite effects of being married on probation violation for men and women.

Question 4

It also appears that females benefit __________ from substance abuse treatments and urinalysis, while men respond __________ to financial conditions of probation.

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Question 5

__________ divert pregnant women and mothers of young children from prison to community-run facilities.

Accepted Answer

Community-based residential parenting programs are specifically designed to cater to the needs of pregnant women and mothers of young children. These programs offer support services such as prenatal care, parenting education, child care, and vocational training, providing an alternative to incarceration. Therapeutic community programs, community correction programs, and probation programs are not specifically designed to address the needs of pregnant women and mothers of young children.

Question 6

Explanations for the increased participation of women can be categorized into the general explanations of "opportunity theory" or "economic necessity."

Accepted Answer

"Opportunity theory" suggests that women have greater access to education and job opportunities, while "economic necessity" suggests that women are seeking employment due to financial need. These are both general explanations for the increased participation of women in the workforce.

Question 7

The first completely separate prison for women was built in Pennsylvania.

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Question 8

Research suggests that incarcerated women travel the same pathways to criminal activity as male offenders.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that women often travel different pathways to criminal activity compared to men, with factors such as relationships, economic disadvantage, and histories of abuse and mental health issues playing more significant roles in the criminal behavior of women.

Question 9

One of the interesting differences between men and women in prison is women's tendency to form "pseudo-families" or play families.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that women in prison are more likely to form "pseudo-families" or play families, where they adopt roles such as mother, sister, or daughter to create a sense of family and belonging within the often harsh and isolating prison environment. Men, on the other hand, tend to focus more on forming gangs or groups based on shared interests or backgrounds.

Question 10

Historically, correctional policies and practices have been influenced by gender stereotypes.

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Historically, correctional policies and practices have often been based on gender stereotypes, with men being perceived as more violent and in need of punishment, while women were seen as passive and in need of rehabilitation. This has led to inequalities in the criminal justice system, with men receiving harsher sentences and fewer opportunities for rehabilitation than women.

Question 11

Describe how women have been perceived and treated in the corrections system for the last several hundred years.

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Question 12

Explain the factors that contribute to increasing numbers of women in the corrections system.

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Question 13

Describe the typical female offender. How is the demographic profile of a female prisoner (or probationer) different from that of a male offender?

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Question 14

Describe the differences between male and female prisoner subcultures.

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Question 15

Describe the different program needs of women.

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Question 16

What do we know about women on probation and parole?

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Question 17

Describe the entry of women into traditionally male occupations in corrections.

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Question 18

What do evaluations show regarding the performance of female corrections officers?

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Question 19

Ethics Focus: What Do Women Prisoners Deserve?
Because women comprise a much smaller percentage of persons who are imprisoned in a given state, they are often the last to receive any resources for facilities improvement, new programs, or staffing needs. Incidents of exploitation and sexual coercion by male corrections officers have also been documented on occasion.
-Should the quality of care and services female offenders receive be based solely on their numbers?

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Question 20

Ethics Focus: What Do Women Prisoners Deserve?
Because women comprise a much smaller percentage of persons who are imprisoned in a given state, they are often the last to receive any resources for facilities improvement, new programs, or staffing needs. Incidents of exploitation and sexual coercion by male corrections officers have also been documented on occasion.
-Taking into consideration the differences between male and female offenders as well as their respective subcultures, what would a just and responsible women's prison look like?

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