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Managing courtesy stigma: women and relationships with men in prison
Criminal Justice Studies Pub Date : 2021-08-17 , DOI: 10.1080/1478601x.2021.1966628
Rashaan A. DeShay 1 , Lynne M. Vieraitis 2 , Heith Copes 3 , Zachary A. Powell 4 , Justine Medrano 5
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ABSTRACT

The stigma associated with incarceration is well documented. Less attention has been directed to the impact of this stigma on those in romantic relationships with partners who are incarcerated (i.e. courtesy stigma). Using semi-structured interviews with 12 women involved in romantic relationships with men who were incarcerated, we explore whether they experienced courtesy stigma and if so, how they managed it. The women said they experienced courtesy stigma from others, including friends and family. In response, participants either avoided interactions with those they thought would judge them (by withholding information or severing ties) or by fully embracing the relationships (pointing to their benefits). These management techniques allowed participants to have a sense of agency in their decisions. Considering the importance of healthy relationships in promoting desistance from criminal behavior, examining the management of courtesy stigma from the perspective of the un-incarcerated partner may increase our understanding of these relationships on reentry.



中文翻译:

管理礼貌耻辱:监狱中的女性和与男性的关系

摘要

与监禁相关的耻辱是有据可查的。较少关注这种污名对与被监禁的伴侣有恋爱关系的人的影响(即礼貌污名)。通过对 12 名与被监禁的男性有恋爱关系的女性进行半结构化访谈,我们探讨了她们是否经历过礼貌耻辱,如果有,她们是如何处理的。这些女性表示,她们受到了包括朋友和家人在内的其他人的礼貌侮辱。作为回应,参与者要么避免与他们认为会评判他们的人互动(通过隐瞒信息或断绝关系),要么完全接受关系(指出他们的好处)。这些管理技术使参与者在他们的决策中具有代理意识。

更新日期:2021-09-15
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