Which of the following best sums up Goffman's idea of the resocialization process?
A) break down an old identity, then build up a new identity
B) reward inmates for being creative
C) help integrate inmates into the larger society
D) All of the above are correct.

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Goffman's idea of the resocialization process involves breaking down an old identity and then building up a new one. This process can occur in institutions such as prisons and mental hospitals, where individuals are stripped of their previous identity and taught new norms and values to conform to. The other choices may be relevant to the resocialization process, but they do not fully capture Goffman's idea.

Which of the Following Best Sums Up Goffman's Idea of the Resocialization