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293. Does Prison Work? Punishment and the Role of Prisons

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This Sociology Factsheet outlines and explains the changing role and purpose of prisons as institutions of social control, evaluates sociological debates about punishment and the effectiveness of prison, explores some of the contemporary issues surrounding prisons, and helps to apply the sociology of punishment to possible A Level exam questions.

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January 2025

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ISSN: 1351-5136

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