How far have women progressed in the "unfeminine" career of policing? How far do they want to go? How far will their male colleagues and the public let them? Women in Control? breaks new ground by discussing the role of women in relation to controlling crime and disorder. Women have struggled to gain influence in policing, progressing only slowly until the 1970s, when equal opportunities legislation brought integration and some measure of success. Based on a series of interviews with British and U.S. officers, this work examines their experiences in dealing with crime, vice, and everyday...
How far have women progressed in the "unfeminine" career of policing? How far do they want to go? How far will their male colleagues and the public le...
This book provides a key text for students seeking to understand feminist and gendered perspectives on criminology and criminal justice, bringing together the most innovative research and work which has taken the study of the relationship between gender and justice into the 21st century. Organized into sections on gender and offending behavior, gender and the criminal justice system, and new concepts and approaches, Gender and Justice will be essential for all students taking courses in criminology and criminal justice.
This book provides a key text for students seeking to understand feminist and gendered perspectives on criminology and criminal justice, bringing toge...
