A nursing home is what Erving Goffman called a total institution. Total institutions are characterized by all of the following except:

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Total institutions are characterized by controlling and regulating the behavior of individuals within them. They typically separate the main spaces of life, handle many human needs through bureaucratic organizations, and serve as a retreat from the world. However, they do not allow for simple independent decisions like taking a walk, as all activities and behaviors are tightly controlled.

A Nursing Home Is What Erving Goffman Called a Total