Women and Criminality

This book is a welcome addition to the literature on women and criminality. It should be of particular interest to the general reader as a concise well-organized and clearly written review of important aspects of this social problem. It would be excellent as a supplementary text in criminal justice criminology victimology and women''s studies courses. In addition to a selected bibliography scholars will appreciate the excellent bibliographical essay which provides a basis for further research. Criminal Justice Policy ReviewThe study of women in relation to crime and the justice system remains neglected by most criminologists and justice officials--until now. This remarkable volume breaks new ground by presenting a three-part examination of women as victims of crime as criminals and as professionals working in criminal justice. Within this scope the author offers significant perspectives through empirical studies as well as experts in the fields of criminology and criminal justice. The multi-faceted roles of women with respect to crime and the justice system are explored individually and collectively as well as in relation to the roles of men. The significance of the historical treatment of women is also examined in addition to the women''s movement the rise in women''s crime and victimization theoretical and statistical approaches and prominent literature in the field. In addition pertinent social and legal questions for the future are addressed.