Feminist Criminology

In this 2nd edition the authors trace the growth of feminist criminology from the 1970s to the present, examining the diversity of feminist criminologies that have developed, the ways they have responded to and built on one another, and the future directions for research and activism to which they point us.

Sommario

Acknowledgments. 1. Feminist Criminology: A Brief Overview 2. Liberal Feminist Criminology: Liberty, Equality, and Sorority 3. The Subordination of Women: Marxist, Radical, and Socialist Feminist Criminologies 4. Identities and Intersectionalities: Structured Action Theory, Left Realism, Postmodern Feminism, and Black/Multiracial Feminist Criminology 5. Future Directions in Feminist Criminology. References.

Info autore

Claire M. Renzetti is the Judi Conway Patton Endowed Chair in the Center for Research on Violence Against Women and Professor of Sociology at the University of Kentucky. She is editor of the journal, Violence Against Women, co-editor of the Interpersonal Violence book series, editor of the Gender and Justice book series, and editor of the Family and Gender-Based Violence book series. Her current research includes an evaluation of a horticultural therapy program at a shelter for survivors of intimate partner violence and a study of students' perceptions of justice in campus sexual assault cases.
Carrie L. Buist is Associate Professor in the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies at Grand Valley State University. She has co-authored and co-edited several books on topics ranging from queer criminology, media and crime, bridging theory and praxis, intersectionality, and more. Her current research and teaching centers on police and student partnerships in solving cold cases.

Riassunto

In this 2nd edition the authors trace the growth of feminist criminology from the 1970s to the present, examining the diversity of feminist criminologies that have developed, the ways they have responded to and built on one another, and the future directions for research and activism to which they point us.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Carrie L. Buist, Buist Carrie L., Claire M. Renzetti, Claire M. Buist Renzetti
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 02.04.2025
• EAN: 9780367623005
• ISBN: 978-0-367-62300-5
• Pagine: 168
• Serie: Key Ideas in Criminology
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: dall'antichità ai giorni nostri; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Diritto penale, diritto processuale penale, criminologia; Ethnic Studies, Popular Culture, Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, Feminism & feminist theory, Legal aspects of criminology, Gender studies: women, Feminism and feminist theory, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Gender studies: women and girls, Deconstructionism, Structuralism, Post-structuralism, Structuralism and Post-structuralism, Criminology: legal aspects, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity