In "Agnes Goes to Prison: Gender Authenticity, Transgender Inmates in Prisons for Men, and Pursuit of 'The Real Deal,'" Valerie Jenness and Sarah Fenstermaker argue that the "unique and often predatory environment of the prison is defined by _________ , including both loss and freedom and markers of individuality typically used on the outside."

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The authors argue that the prison environment is defined by deprivation, meaning prisoners experience a loss of certain freedoms and individuality markers that they may have had outside of prison. This is particularly relevant for transgender inmates, who may face further deprivation and harassment due to their gender identity.