alleryWhich of these is an example of a total institution?
AA day school
BA military camp
CA public library
DA weekly market
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A military camp
1. A total institution is one where people live under a single authority, isolated from the wider society.
2. Examples include prisons, the military and fraternity houses.
3. A day school, a library and a market do not control all of a person's day.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Resocialization" (rev 1321938423), section "Institutions"_
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