Misconceptions About Prison

Prisons are common, yet misunderstood institutions. So what does popular media like Orange is the New Black and Shawshank Redemption get wrong? Why do prisoners wear orange jumpsuits? Do prisons operate the same way around the world? How many prisoners are incarcerated for marijuana possession? Join host Justin Dodd as he breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the prison system. Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: https://facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:30 You only have one phone call 00:02:41 Pumping iron is a common activity 00:04:08 Riots happen a lot 00:05:47 Prisons are full of murderers 00:06:16 Prisons are full of people convicted for marijuana possession 00:06:54 U.S. prisons jail people at about the same rate as other countries 00:07:58 Most people in jail have been found guilty of crimes 00:08:22 Prison and jail are the same thing 00:08:57 Prison is the same around the world 00:09:36 Prisons have decent libraries 00:10:37 Incarcerated people earn good money working prison jobs 00:11:10 “Don’t drop the soap” is a concern 00:12:03 Prisons have to provide nutritionally complete meals


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