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Introduction American History X is a film that describes the story of a white supremacist, Derek Vineyard, who learns through his prison
experience that his beliefs are erroneous. During his time in prison, Derek was forced to cohabitate amongst non–white individuals, coercing him
to reconsider his prior Neo–Nazi principles. After serving his sentence, Derek realizes that he must save his younger brother from emulating his
example. By analyzing the substantial aspects of prison life (preliminary adjustment to prison life, prison experience, prison subculture and
rehabilitation), as demonstrated in the film, it can be determined that the film American History X can be used as a realistic tool for creating
awareness of the consequences of being incarcerated and the effects that prison can have on an individual after they have been released.
Furthermore, numerous theories such as argot roles, the importation theory,...show more content...
However, there are many inmates who are unable to cope well with the pains of imprisonment. Maladaptive responses such as emotional
disorders, self–harm and suicide attempts are the most common during the initial phases of incarceration (Adams, 1992*pg. 275*). Being barred
from the outside world, prisoners develop coping mechanisms that allow them to deal with the pains of incarceration. According to Thomas and
Foster, two theoretical models have emerged in response to the coping mechanisms demonstrated by inmates. These two models signify the
rudimentary perceptions pertaining to the patterns found in response to incarceration. The first is the importation model, which uses
individual–level inmate characteristics that were established prior to imprisonment to explain prison experience (Power, et al., 1997). On the other
hand, the deprivation model suggests that the environment of prison itself explains the experience prisoners have (Cooley,
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American History X Incarceration Theory

  • 1. American History X Incarceration Theory Introduction American History X is a film that describes the story of a white supremacist, Derek Vineyard, who learns through his prison experience that his beliefs are erroneous. During his time in prison, Derek was forced to cohabitate amongst non–white individuals, coercing him to reconsider his prior Neo–Nazi principles. After serving his sentence, Derek realizes that he must save his younger brother from emulating his example. By analyzing the substantial aspects of prison life (preliminary adjustment to prison life, prison experience, prison subculture and rehabilitation), as demonstrated in the film, it can be determined that the film American History X can be used as a realistic tool for creating awareness of the consequences of being incarcerated and the effects that prison can have on an individual after they have been released. Furthermore, numerous theories such as argot roles, the importation theory,...show more content... However, there are many inmates who are unable to cope well with the pains of imprisonment. Maladaptive responses such as emotional disorders, self–harm and suicide attempts are the most common during the initial phases of incarceration (Adams, 1992*pg. 275*). Being barred from the outside world, prisoners develop coping mechanisms that allow them to deal with the pains of incarceration. According to Thomas and Foster, two theoretical models have emerged in response to the coping mechanisms demonstrated by inmates. These two models signify the rudimentary perceptions pertaining to the patterns found in response to incarceration. The first is the importation model, which uses individual–level inmate characteristics that were established prior to imprisonment to explain prison experience (Power, et al., 1997). On the other hand, the deprivation model suggests that the environment of prison itself explains the experience prisoners have (Cooley, Get more content on HelpWriting.net