Question by The Equalist: Do prisoners who do 30 years, or even 15 years, get a culture shock when released due to technology & fashion?
For example, I imagine someone who went to prison in 1992 being released today.
How do they deal psychologically with seeing smart phones, more modern cars, the internet , changes in fashion & music, new buildings & businesses & faces in the neighborhoods they came from, etc.?
Best answer:
Answer by Mm12
They have tv in prison, so they arent completely shut out from the world.
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TV in prison is censored, especially in higher-security prisons in blocks w/ violent criminals. Word gets in from new guys about happenings outside – but it’s difficult to imagine the changing world for the inmates. Once they get out, though, they would still feel a substantial “culture shock.”
I’m sure they would feel out-of-touch and overwhelmed. I feel that way, and I haven’t been to prison.
I worked at a prison for almost a year. Most of those people are brain damaged from alcohol and drugs and are parasites on society. They will NEVER FIT IN. I know that sounds harsh, I used to believe they could be rehabilitated, but experience is the best teacher.