American justice and degrading punishment. Reading "us" versus "them" as justification for degradation

Journal title SICUREZZA E SCIENZE SOCIALI
Author/s Casey Chiappetta, Robert Johnson
Publishing Year 2015 Issue 2015/2
Language English Pages 14 P. 35-48 File size 102 KB
DOI 10.3280/SISS2015-002004
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Harsh and degrading punishments are standard practice in the American justice system. Explanations for this phenomenon include the operation and interaction of cultural and institutional forces, which are examined in turn.

Keywords: American justice, american dream, punishment, degradation, shame

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Casey Chiappetta, Robert Johnson, American justice and degrading punishment. Reading "us" versus "them" as justification for degradation in "SICUREZZA E SCIENZE SOCIALI" 2/2015, pp 35-48, DOI: 10.3280/SISS2015-002004