The Effects Of Social Desensitization Of Inmates

We are biologically wired to be social animals. Take a look around, and you will see that is to be no surprise. Without any social interaction, our ancestors would have had a limited chance of survival. Today, we are in a social constructed world. You cannot avoid human interaction easily. However, some of the ones that have are in reprimand. As of 2012, it has been estimated that 25,000 people are held in solitary confinement in state and federal prisons (Kumar). As humans are programmed naturally to display social behaviors, social confinement can elicit social desensitization during and/or after inmates are released. Archaic humans depended on others to help survive. From the beginning of life as infants, we instantly need others help in order to survive. Unlike other animals such as fish or reptiles that may be born with innate instincts for survival, humans need the nursing and care of parents or guardians. Our instinctual behavior does not take us far as we develop, for we need to be taught and cared for until adulthood.
A famous case study displayed the effects of one consisted of a small child, given the name of Genie. Genie was found by Social Services …show more content…
This causes many inmates to end up back in prison, producing an ever-ending vicious cycle. Those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness are “several times more likely to be incarcerated” (Wisconsin State Legislature). Inmates who have a drug or alcohol dependency relapse due to insufficient medical care in prison and outside of prison. A popular choice of health insurance is Medicaid, which can be hard to apply for as a newly released inmate. Inmates have to go through the process of reapplying and retrieving their identities. This process can cost money and time for inmates. Complications with finding a legitimate source of income and good insurance plan often lead to inmates relapsing into old