Perceptions of Female Offenders, Vol. 2 How Stereotypes and Social Norms Affect Criminal Justice Responses

This new edition is a nuanced exploration of female involvement in various crimes—from delinquency, domestic violence, sexual assault and homicide—that resonates with the pulse of contemporary society. In an age where many events are tweeted and debated online, this book delves into the intricate wa...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Russell, Brenda (Editor), Torres, Celia (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer Nature Switzerland 2023, 2023
Edition:2nd ed. 2023
Subjects:
Sex
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1 Exposing Narratives and Gender Disparities in Female Offending: Challenging Stereotypes and Advancing Equity in Female Offending
  • Chapter 2 Swift Judgement: How White, Black, and Latina Women and Girl Perpetrators are Differentially Portrayed in Crime News
  • Chapter 3 Female Offenders and Popular Discourse: Examining the Evidence
  • Chapter 4 Female Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Homicide
  • Chapter 5 Predictors, Victimization, and Negative Outcomes Associated with Incarceration among 9,180 Trans Women from the U.S. Transgender Survey
  • Chapter 6 Mythologies of Working with Justice-Involved Women in Correctional Settings
  • Chapter 7 A Gender Inclusive Paradigm for Domestic Violence Offenders
  • Chapter 8 Gender Disparities in Sentencing: A Theoretical Approach
  • Chapter 9 Testing Mismatch Liberation Theory Across Race-Ethnicity and Gender