Analytic Codes for Observational Exercise #1

As I further each step of my research I am starting to recognize patterns. Beginning with my field notes from the observation of the Juvenile Detention Center. Not only was their a strong amount of gender segregation between the juveniles, but racial segregation as well. Even though there was a low number of white juvenile, at the time I was there, some racial segregation was present. The two white male inmates were housed in Pod#3 (The female Pod). This could have been for safety reasons and to avoid any type of discrimination.

Another analytic code i found as i read through my field notes about the detention center was the continued "home environment" setting. Even though this place was behind bars, it still had a home setting. The "home setting" takes use back to the biological aspect of a family. The pod officers are all males, acting as somewhat of a "father figure" for the juveniles . The teachers and female officer who watched everyone from inside the security booth could even be seen as a "mother figure." Juveniles are required to respect people, complete chores, and keep their cells clean (All examples of a working household). When a juvenile wants to act out in ways that are not allowed. detention center staff punishes them accordingly.