LENNOX CASTLE

LENNOX CASTLE

1. opened 1936, closed 2002

   • largest mental deficiency hosp in britain
     • inst such as this came about under the MENTAL DEFICIENCY ACT 1913
       • this made sure that local authorities provided accomodation for people needing looked after
         • 1970 CRITICALLY SICK AND DISABLED PERSONS ACT: move away frm inst. to community care

2. Goffman

   • Inmate Role
   • Binary Managment
   • Inst way of life

3. Lennox

   • specific admis proceedure
   • photos available to only medics, not nursing or residents
   • Regulations re visiting, visitors not allowed to bring in alcohol, matches, male/female segregation
   • COMPARRISON

4. ADAPTING TO INST LIFE DEMO THROUGH REBELLION OF SOME RESIDENTS: EVIDENT BY NEED FOR MISCONDUCT BOOK