What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear about cities like Attica, Auburn, or Albion? For some people, it's the prisons located in those towns.
Researchers at the University of Rochester are studying perspectives of prison towns, and how the presence of correctional facilities shapes socio-cultural, political, and economic life in the area. We hear about their work and what they've learned. In studio:
- Joshua Dubler, assistant professor of religion at the University of Rochester
- Kristin Doughty, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Rochester