alleryIn a total institution, resocialisation first tries to:
Ateach a skilled trade
Brestore family ties
Cerode the old identity
Dreward free choice
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. erode the old identity
1. Resocialisation in a total institution is a two-step process.
2. Step one: staff work to root out the new inmate's individual identity.
3. Step two: staff attempt to create a new identity for the inmate.
4. So the first step erodes the old identity.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Socialization" (rev 1380116098), section "Resocialization"_
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