In an effort to control a total institution and to create a community of sameness, inmates are forced to strip down, be searched by police officers, and given identical uniforms before entering prison. this is an example of
A degradation ceremony refers to a process of stripping an individual of their identity and autonomy, and inflicting punishment and humiliation in order to make them feel more like a prisoner. Prisoners are made to dress the same way, their rights and privileges are taken away and they are forced to conform. Degradation ceremonies are also common in the military and mental institutions.
