The Mental and Physical Toll of Solitary Confinement Explained

What happens if the lowest-status inmates try to rebel inside a prison cell? In many stories about prison life, former inmates describe an informal hierarchy that can exist inside shared cells. These unwritten social rules sometimes divide prisoners into different social groups, which can strongly influence daily life behind bars. Because of these dynamics, tensions can build over time. People who feel marginalized or mistreated may carry resentment for months or even years. In rare situations,