Researchers have identified the ideology of ______ as fostering punitive punishment policies.

A) punishment
B) neoliberalism
C) neolithical
D) fear

Neoliberalism

A political and economic philosophy that advocates for free-market capitalism, deregulation, and a reduction in government spending on social services.

Punitive Punishment

Penalties intended to punish, deter, and rehabilitate offenders by imposing suffering or discomfort.