Sarah Carney

We Aim to Entertain You: A Qualitative Analysis of Fictionalized Prison Representations In American Television.

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Abstract: Previous research has demonstrated that televisions are a large source of information for viewers and have the potential to influence our beliefs and values, as popular representations often go unquestioned. This can be considered dangerous when sensitive social groups such as prison inmates are being misrepresented in popular crime … Read more

Prisons and Representations of Self: Understanding Mass Incarceration Through Memoir

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Abstract: This study analyzed the way in which incarcerated, or formerly incarcerated people represent their time in prison through memoir. The recent rise in rates of incarceration in the United States has made understanding how inmates experience the penal system increasingly important. These intimate accounts provide valuable insight into the … Read more