Gender And Crime In Modern Europe (Womens and Gender History)

This work explores the construction of gender norms and examines how they were reflected and reinforced by legal institutional practices in Europe in this period. taking a gendered approach, criminal prosecution and punishment are discussed in relation to the victims and perpretrators. This volume investigates various representations of femininity by assessing female experiences including wife-beating, divorce, abortion, prostitution, property crime and embezzlement at the work place. In addition, issues such as neglect, sexual abuse and the "invention" of the juvenile offender are analyzed.

Title - Gender And Crime In Modern Europe (Womens and Gender History)

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ISBN 13 - 9781857287455

Imprint - Routledge

Publisher - Taylor & Francis Ltd

Date Published - 27/05/1999

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Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 156 x 234 x mm

Weight - 650 g

Languages - English