Book Description:
Explore the intricate interplay of gender, race, and class in “Women and the Criminal Justice System” by Katherine van Wormer. This 5th edition delves into the systemic challenges and discrimination women face, enriched with case studies and narratives.
Women and the Criminal Justice System: Gender, Race, and Class (5th Edition)
- Title: Women and the Criminal Justice System: Gender, Race, and Class (5th Edition)
- Author: Katherine van Wormer
- ISBN-13: 978-0367774967
- Page Numbers: (Information not provided)
- Language: English
- Edition: 5th
Women and the Criminal Justice System: Gender, Race, and Class explores the complex dimensions of the experiences faced by women in the criminal justice system, focusing on the intricate interplay of gender, race, and class. This comprehensive fifth edition critiques historical and contemporary practices and policies, tracing the experiences of women since colonial times.
The text offers a thorough analysis of the challenges women confront, such as victimization and systemic discrimination, and the lack of essential resources. Moreover, it addresses the broader societal impacts of policies on women, particularly relating to mass incarceration. The volume also investigates the role of gender in shaping criminal justice policies.
Rich with case studies and personal narratives, this book vividly brings to light the personal realities of women entangled within the criminal justice system. Authored by a renowned specialist in the field of women and crime, Katherine van Wormer, the book not only deepens academic understanding but also provides grounded, practical suggestions for policy reform, aiming towards a more effective and fair criminal justice system for women.