In the institution of corrections, techniques of demonization and exceptionalism are utilized to create an atmosphere of crisis which confer a morally privileged status whereby this institution can better advance its interest. While these techniques are effective in propagating their agenda, at times the techniques applied appear troublesome whether purposely or inadvertently. Moreover, an occupational culture exists within the correctional field which sometimes has different norms of behavior than what is described in ethical codes (Pollock, p. 342). As a result, demonization and exceptionalism strengthen among this institution’s occupational culture.
Sometimes there is excessive group loyalty and too much group loyalty is more dangerous that too little because the potential damage of group fanaticism is wider than that of individual egoism (Fairlamb). Excessive group loyalty has the numbers to do real damage (Fairlamb). In such an institution such as corrections strength in numbers is crucial. For one, correctional officers remain heavily outnumber by those incarcerated who are under their supervision. However, while strength in numbers is vital to survival when threats become real, the strength in numbers of employing unethical methods or approaches to their job duties quickly becomes a difficult task to overturn. Considering two well-known techniques for increasing moral authority of a group: the portrayal of alternative moral views as evil (demonization) and the exemption of …show more content…
While these techniques remain effective they stand to exist as a difficult challenge for those in corrections. Demonization and exceptionalism strengthen throughout this institution’s occupational culture but most importantly appears the techniques will
Sometimes there is excessive group loyalty and too much group loyalty is more dangerous that too little because the potential damage of group fanaticism is wider than that of individual egoism (Fairlamb). Excessive group loyalty has the numbers to do real damage (Fairlamb). In such an institution such as corrections strength in numbers is crucial. For one, correctional officers remain heavily outnumber by those incarcerated who are under their supervision. However, while strength in numbers is vital to survival when threats become real, the strength in numbers of employing unethical methods or approaches to their job duties quickly becomes a difficult task to overturn. Considering two well-known techniques for increasing moral authority of a group: the portrayal of alternative moral views as evil (demonization) and the exemption of …show more content…
While these techniques remain effective they stand to exist as a difficult challenge for those in corrections. Demonization and exceptionalism strengthen throughout this institution’s occupational culture but most importantly appears the techniques will