The Colonial Prison - Punishment, Power, and Institutional Transformation

Explore the transformation of prison systems and punishment mechanisms during the British colonial period in India through this 26-minute lecture. Examine how colonial authorities restructured penal institutions as instruments of power and control, analyzing the shift from traditional forms of punishment to modern prison systems. Investigate the relationship between colonial governance and institutional reform, understanding how prisons became tools for social discipline and political dominance. Study the broader implications of these transformations on Indian society and their lasting impact on post-colonial penal systems.