Women and Crime

Catalog description

Examines how race, class, gender, sexuality, immigration status, disability, and other marginalized identities shape women’s experiences in the criminal legal system. Through critical analysis, explores women’s roles as both offenders and victims, with a focus on how gender and social constructs influence the treatment of women across various stages of the justice process. Aims to illuminate systemic biases and promote understanding of the unique challenges faced by women in the criminal legal system.