SOC205H5 Chapter Notes -Retributive Justice, Neoliberalism, Late Modernity
Document Summary
Modern penal policy and practice characterized by unusual degree of incoherence and unpredictability. Volatile and contradictory punishment- pat o"malley: according to garland- this is evidence of limits of sovereign state, simon- sign of postmodern breakdown of modern penality, emergence of advanced liberalism and neo-liberalism. Article argues that such coherence is better understood in terms of contradictory elements of new. Different forms of punishment (i. e. disciplinary vs. incapacitation) Diversity of sanctioning characteristic of penal modernism. In some jurisdictions, all forms of punishment may be available as an option. Program of strict discipline for young offenders that must teach social control, self discipline, respect for authority and a work ethic". Structured schedules- uniforms, work programs, development of skills; emphasis on behaviour modification. Similar to foucault"s discipline and punish- inculcating instinctive habits of obedience appear to be aim of intervention. Justification is usually that welfare and correctional models muddied factors that potential criminals must include in pre-offence decision making.
