In this episode of Oz, the episode showed many things of the prisoner code. The first thing that came to my mind and now looking back at the previous episode is that Chico might be labeled as an agitator. Also, I thought it showed well how different groups in prison stick with each other to protect one another. I also thought it was accurate how the guards and prisoners interact with one another on a daily basis during the show. I also thought that the basketball game was symbolism of how prisons are and think which is the the staff vs. the prisoners in every day life at the prison. ICC123
I agree with you about the character named chico being an agitator, but I would also say O'Brien would be an agitator as well. Even though we didn't see it as much this episode the last one we could see him manipulating other inmates to kill or harm others for his own personal goals. Collegeboy123
I agree with you ICC123, it showed a lot on how they protect one another and how they stick together. It is bizarre how much inmates do things for officers and vice versa. I also can see your point on the basketball game being a symbol of everyday life in the prison. The power of the officers over the inmates in the prison; the two officers against one inmate in the game. CountryGirl123
Thats an interesting point about the basketball game, something I didn't think of before; and it could easily be true. Going along with the topic of the game I wonder if the inmate whose leg was injured and lost the match was ostracized because he lost, or because he competed with an injured leg and assured his loss. It would have been interesting to see their reaction to his loss had the same outcome occur with this leg uninjured.-Anonemoose123
We see more of the racial and ethnic barriers that inmates have towards one another. For example how Tug Daniels broke the inmate code of the three D's. You can see the trust the inmates have within the chaplain they don't view him as they do the other correction officers, and he has away to dissuade them from committing violent acts. You can see just how divided each group is even the races are split into their own subcultural groups; the NRA, Muslims and Aryan brotherhood. Saied plays the inmate role of leader of the Muslims. Collegeboy123
This episode of Oz was very interesting. It showed several events of different codes prisoners have. One was the racial fights in the counseling group session. One black inmate got angry with a white inmate and immediately they all took sides of their own race. Another code incident was religious. There are distinct groups of religion and race and you can see that they all protect and watch out for one another. This episode also showed how the officers and inmates interact and deals they make everyday. Both sides, inmates and officers, both work all work together as a team; inmates work together and officers work together. This video was a great example of that. CountryGirl123
I like how you mentioned the prisoner codes in your comment. I also mentinoed the fight in that recreational room with the books n what not. I mentioned how they were affiliated with different groups or "gangs" and the different personalities portrayed by the inmates, but it was a good point how you brought up the point that prisoner codes not only relate to how inmates portray themselves around correctional officers or even members of their own group, but also the way two different groups act towards each other. Good points countrygirl. ChiefO'Keefe123
The inmates in the vidoe have many subcultures and personality traits that are shared among one another, especially between members of their own gang. In one scene, we see two black men talking together alone in a recreational room. Three white members that appear to be affiliated with a different gang enter the room and begin to verbally threaten them, so we can only assume they are of the "bully" nature. However, the two black guys who were privately talking beforehand don't seem to take these verbal abuses lightly and begin beating the other 3 men, making them the "mean dude's" so to speak. The one black man in particular with the rag thing on his head showed to be a "hedonist" as well, not only beating the man who was talking smack to him, but beating him to a point where it almost seemed to please the man. ChiefO'Keefe123
I agree with your views that the white inmates could be considered to be bullies and the black inmates to be mean dudes. But I wouldn't say that their leader would be a hedonist really. He was the leader of a religious group which opposes things such as drugs and gambling, and didn't show joy during the beating of his opponent; instead he is furious and begins forming something similar to a smile in his efforts to beat his opponent.-Anonemoose123
This episode gave a good view of the inmate subculture in prisons and the code shared between inmates. Firstly it shows an example of the prisoner code in general, without getting into special sub groups, this being don't rat on other inmates. When one inmates informs the guards that Omar has drugs on him both Omar and the other inmate are searched and punished when drugs are found. The inmate who reported Omar is insulted by the others and has clearly lost respect. The subcultures found within the prison are primarily based on race and religion. The main groups shown are the Blacks, Whites, Muslims, and Christians. It is theorized these groups are made either through the groups being brought in from outside culture or that they are created out of necessity in prison. It would seem the religious groups follow the importation theory, and the race groups follow the deprivation theory. Yes, there is racism outside of prison, but this is on a different level; they believe that have to form these groups to survive. The prisoners can be matched up with certain prisoner roles provided in the book. The imam could be said to be a "mean dude", the leader of the christian prisoners would be "the religious inmate", and Omar would be "the retreatist".-Anonemoose123
I agree that it gives a good view on the subculture of inmates in prisons. I also agree how it shows the prisoner code throughout the episode and I agree on the points where you point that out throughout the episode. I also liked your point about the religious inmate and the retreatist. ICC123
This video covered so many subculture in prison for example, i saw some inmate backing each other up and they also showed respect to one another. this video also showed inmate codes. it seem like black where affiliated with black and white were affiliated white. they each have their own codes or rules which help them live through this security requirement. there were some pain of imprisonment also because i saw some inmate face major problems such as losing freedom and lack of material possessions. I saw some religious code too. it looks like the inmates adapt to prison society. soccerboy123
In this episode of Oz, the episode showed many things of the prisoner code. The first thing that came to my mind and now looking back at the previous episode is that Chico might be labeled as an agitator. Also, I thought it showed well how different groups in prison stick with each other to protect one another. I also thought it was accurate how the guards and prisoners interact with one another on a daily basis during the show. I also thought that the basketball game was symbolism of how prisons are and think which is the the staff vs. the prisoners in every day life at the prison. ICC123
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the character named chico being an agitator, but I would also say O'Brien would be an agitator as well. Even though we didn't see it as much this episode the last one we could see him manipulating other inmates to kill or harm others for his own personal goals.
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I agree with you ICC123, it showed a lot on how they protect one another and how they stick together. It is bizarre how much inmates do things for officers and vice versa. I also can see your point on the basketball game being a symbol of everyday life in the prison. The power of the officers over the inmates in the prison; the two officers against one inmate in the game. CountryGirl123
DeleteThats an interesting point about the basketball game, something I didn't think of before; and it could easily be true. Going along with the topic of the game I wonder if the inmate whose leg was injured and lost the match was ostracized because he lost, or because he competed with an injured leg and assured his loss. It would have been interesting to see their reaction to his loss had the same outcome occur with this leg uninjured.-Anonemoose123
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ReplyDeleteWe see more of the racial and ethnic barriers that inmates have towards one another. For example how Tug Daniels broke the inmate code of the three D's. You can see the trust the inmates have within the chaplain they don't view him as they do the other correction officers, and he has away to dissuade them from committing violent acts. You can see just how divided each group is even the races are split into their own subcultural groups; the NRA, Muslims and Aryan brotherhood. Saied plays the inmate role of leader of the Muslims.
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This episode of Oz was very interesting. It showed several events of different codes prisoners have. One was the racial fights in the counseling group session. One black inmate got angry with a white inmate and immediately they all took sides of their own race. Another code incident was religious. There are distinct groups of religion and race and you can see that they all protect and watch out for one another. This episode also showed how the officers and inmates interact and deals they make everyday. Both sides, inmates and officers, both work all work together as a team; inmates work together and officers work together. This video was a great example of that. CountryGirl123
ReplyDeleteI like how you mentioned the prisoner codes in your comment. I also mentinoed the fight in that recreational room with the books n what not. I mentioned how they were affiliated with different groups or "gangs" and the different personalities portrayed by the inmates, but it was a good point how you brought up the point that prisoner codes not only relate to how inmates portray themselves around correctional officers or even members of their own group, but also the way two different groups act towards each other. Good points countrygirl. ChiefO'Keefe123
DeleteThe inmates in the vidoe have many subcultures and personality traits that are shared among one another, especially between members of their own gang. In one scene, we see two black men talking together alone in a recreational room. Three white members that appear to be affiliated with a different gang enter the room and begin to verbally threaten them, so we can only assume they are of the "bully" nature. However, the two black guys who were privately talking beforehand don't seem to take these verbal abuses lightly and begin beating the other 3 men, making them the "mean dude's" so to speak. The one black man in particular with the rag thing on his head showed to be a "hedonist" as well, not only beating the man who was talking smack to him, but beating him to a point where it almost seemed to please the man. ChiefO'Keefe123
ReplyDeleteI agree with your views that the white inmates could be considered to be bullies and the black inmates to be mean dudes. But I wouldn't say that their leader would be a hedonist really. He was the leader of a religious group which opposes things such as drugs and gambling, and didn't show joy during the beating of his opponent; instead he is furious and begins forming something similar to a smile in his efforts to beat his opponent.-Anonemoose123
DeleteThis episode gave a good view of the inmate subculture in prisons and the code shared between inmates. Firstly it shows an example of the prisoner code in general, without getting into special sub groups, this being don't rat on other inmates. When one inmates informs the guards that Omar has drugs on him both Omar and the other inmate are searched and punished when drugs are found. The inmate who reported Omar is insulted by the others and has clearly lost respect. The subcultures found within the prison are primarily based on race and religion. The main groups shown are the Blacks, Whites, Muslims, and Christians. It is theorized these groups are made either through the groups being brought in from outside culture or that they are created out of necessity in prison. It would seem the religious groups follow the importation theory, and the race groups follow the deprivation theory. Yes, there is racism outside of prison, but this is on a different level; they believe that have to form these groups to survive. The prisoners can be matched up with certain prisoner roles provided in the book. The imam could be said to be a "mean dude", the leader of the christian prisoners would be "the religious inmate", and Omar would be "the retreatist".-Anonemoose123
ReplyDeleteI agree that it gives a good view on the subculture of inmates in prisons. I also agree how it shows the prisoner code throughout the episode and I agree on the points where you point that out throughout the episode. I also liked your point about the religious inmate and the retreatist. ICC123
DeleteThis video covered so many subculture in prison for example, i saw some inmate backing each other up and they also showed respect to one another. this video also showed inmate codes. it seem like black where affiliated with black and white were affiliated white. they each have their own codes or rules which help them live through this security requirement. there were some pain of imprisonment also because i saw some inmate face major problems such as losing freedom and lack of material possessions. I saw some religious code too. it looks like the inmates adapt to prison society. soccerboy123
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