Description
Book SynopsisExactly what role does gender play in crime, and in the criminal justice system? Addressing this two-part question
from the perspective of the offender, the victim, the community, and the overall justice system, AndrewWilczak
provides an accessible introduction to the full range of issues involved.
Notably, this comprehensive text:
• features an inclusive focus on both men and women
• encompasses theory, as well as realities on the ground
• draws on popular culture
• challenges students to ask difficult questions
• ties concepts to students’ own lives
• incorporates an intersectional approach
Designed to simultaneously engage and instruct, the book is ideally suited for classroom use.
Trade Review“An excellent introduction [to] the dynamics of gender and the criminal justice system as a whole.” —Shon M. Reed,
Criminal Justice ReviewTable of ContentsStudying Crime and Gender: Why Does It Matter? The Critical Perspective. A Refresher on Theories of
Crime. From Juvenile Delinquency to Adult Crime. Gangs and Drug Violence. Relationship Violence. Sexual
Violence. Gender in the System. Life After Prison. The Intersection of Gender, Race, and Class: Everything
Matters.
