Which of the following is a theory of how inmate culture becomes a part of prison life?

A) Inmates import the culture into the prison from the outside world.
B) Inmates replicate the culture introduced by prison staff.
C) Inmates establish the culture described in each prison's bylaws.
D) Inmate culture is determined by the slang used in the prison.


Answer: A

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