This timely anthology explores the legal, sociological, and psychological perspectives involving women and criminal justice. Sexual crimes, female victims, experiences and societal reactions to sexual violence and issues of privacy are covered. Includes 28 new chapters, including-e.g., on slave women, affirmative action, and women and AIDS. Examines the historical and contemporary roles of women through the contributions of the law. Explores various aspects of gender issues, including sex roles, sex differences and concepts ...
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This timely anthology explores the legal, sociological, and psychological perspectives involving women and criminal justice. Sexual crimes, female victims, experiences and societal reactions to sexual violence and issues of privacy are covered. Includes 28 new chapters, including-e.g., on slave women, affirmative action, and women and AIDS. Examines the historical and contemporary roles of women through the contributions of the law. Explores various aspects of gender issues, including sex roles, sex differences and concepts of masculinity and femininity. For professionals in the criminal justice and legal fields.
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