Analysis Of Debunking The Myths Of Dinosaurs By Jeffrey Ross

In the article, Debunking the Myths of American Corrections, Jeffery Ross discusses myths that have formed within the general population. Some may consider these myths contradictory, while others perceive them as factual. Ross presents and utilizes multiple sources in order to support his criticism in the categories of the predominant myths that have manifested in society.
Many citizens in the general public would consider the living conditions of correctional facilities to be either too luxurious or too savage. Few would relatively contemplate the conditions to be in between assumptions. For an example in the article, Ross presents the myth of most convicts being provided sufficient health care benefits. However, due to the limitations of

Journal articles are constructed by professionals who have excelled in their fields of study. Ross is a professor at the University of Baltimore in the School of Criminal Justice. Through the article, Ross presents statistics and other significant sources to support his propositions. Therefore, the information that has been portrayed in the article is organized upon his propositional thesis statement and criticism in the categories of the predominant myths that have manifested in society. The necessary sections have been labeled thoroughly for the audience to understand the myths, statistics and Ross’ criticism. Ross utilized a comprehensive search to gather the information established in order to determine the manifestations of the American correctional myths. Also, conducting research and interviews with staff and convicts at correctional facilities around the United States. Statistics that was conveyed by the author was considered significant, when establishing a foundation of

However, the statistics that the author has presented to the audience; concerning these categories are just as interesting and as significant. The correctional facilities quality of living conditions when pertaining to cuisine is unpleasant. For example, the author discusses the equivalence between education, health care, and military facilities when compared to prison food, “Typically, the least expensive food is purchased by the subcontractor correctional facility…fruits, vegetables, and even meat are purchased at a discount…unsellable in a retail environment” (Ross, 2012, pg. 414). Therefore, within the general public many would not consider the quality of correctional cuisine to be as savage.
In society, a majority would consider the occurrences of sexual assault to be frequent in correctional facilities. Therefore, this assumption is another myth that has manifested within the general public. For an example, Ross presents how the mass media festers on the fear of sexual assault occurring to those who are incarcerated. In addition, in order to keep the intimidating notion of power within correctional institutions, the media will continue to be utilized within