This groundbreaking book addresses the ominous trend of introducing and passing laws and court decisions regulating the actions of women and the control of their bodies. One of the few books published on the criminalization of women s bodies, this timely book takes a serious look at the effect these laws would have on women and the threat to their autonomy, privacy, and control; their bodily integrity; control over reproductive capacities; and their constitutional rights. From ancient literature to the literature and law of contemporary society, a woman s value has often rested on her...
This groundbreaking book addresses the ominous trend of introducing and passing laws and court decisions regulating the actions of women and the contr...
This groundbreaking book addresses the ominous trend of introducing and passing laws and court decisions regulating the actions of women and the control of their bodies. One of the few books published on the criminalization of women s bodies, this timely book takes a serious look at the effect these laws would have on women and the threat to their autonomy, privacy, and control; their bodily integrity; control over reproductive capacities; and their constitutional rights. From ancient literature to the literature and law of contemporary society, a woman s value has often rested on her...
This groundbreaking book addresses the ominous trend of introducing and passing laws and court decisions regulating the actions of women and the contr...
This third edition provides thoroughly updated information on the status of women in all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system, from incarcerated women to professionals in the legal, law enforcement, and correctional fields. While concentrating on the present, Clarice Feinman traces changes in theories, goals, practices, and policies concerning women of different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds--be they offenders, professionals, or reformers--since 1800, with a focus on why changes occurred. This unique text is an important tool for filling gaps in information,...
This third edition provides thoroughly updated information on the status of women in all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system, from incarcer...
A review of the previous edition: For those who teach, do research, or work in the criminal justice system, this] book can help to increase critical thinking by uncovering some of the hidden systematic problems....A good supplemental text for any of the following courses: criminal justice, law and politics, state and local government, women and the law, women's studies, sociology, and criminology. Criminal Justice Policy Review
A review of the previous edition: For those who teach, do research, or work in the criminal justice system, this] book can help to increase critical ...
