Men on the Inside
Men on the Inside by Tyrone F. Muhammad, published by Lulu.com on September 18, 2017, is a 216-page exploration of the prison system in the United States. This edition presents Muhammad’s observations on the behaviors and character types of incarcerated men, focusing on how they navigate a system that often strips them of their autonomy and humanity. The book sheds light on the complexities of life within prisons, particularly in the context of a system increasingly influenced by private corporations.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of 13 distinct prison character types, highlighting the resourcefulness and sometimes deviant behaviors that emerge in response to the challenges of incarceration. Muhammad draws from his own experiences, having served a 40-year sentence and earned multiple degrees during his time in prison. His insights aim to foster understanding of the law and the social dynamics at play within correctional facilities, making this work relevant for those interested in criminal justice and societal issues surrounding incarceration.
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Men On The Inside- Observations of Deviance: 13 Prison Character Types. The United States, with 4% of the world’s population now in prisons more people than any other nation in the modern world, incarcerating more than 25% of the world’s total prison population. Increasingly the facilities are prisons for profit, managed not by government, but by private for profit corporations, yet still paid for by taxpayers money. Men On The Inside examines the resourceful and sometimes deviant behaviors men use to retain their sense of autonomy, meaning, and humanity in a system designed to deprive them of all those qualities of life. After serving a 40 year sentence in the Illinois dept. of corrections Tyrone F. Muhammad was released in June of 2017. During his incarceration he earned two college degrees and certifications in various fields of studies. He has dedicated his education and prison experience to serve at risk youth. He is the founder and Executive Director of Ex cons for community and social change(ECCSC)
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