Essays about: "Female offenders"
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1. FEMALE OFFENDER, VICTIM OF THE PATRIARCHAL SYSTEM : A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF THE CASE OF LISA MONTGOMERY.
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)Abstract : Adultery, abortion, witchcraft, sex work, are crimes that have historically until today been identified as predominantly female crimes. By criminalizing them, the patriarchal society exercises a control of the body and sexuality of women to maintain and remain them in their gender norms. READ MORE
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2. Exploring the Narratives of a Formerly Incarcerated Trinidadian Woman through the Life Course Perspective : A Case Study
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)Abstract : Through qualitative interviewing and narrative analysis, this study sought to illuminate and examine the life story of a formerly incarcerated Trinidadian woman. To gain insight into her experiences across the life course, criminal and conventional, I conducted two semi-structured interviews with the same woman in the context of Trinidad and Tobago, focusing on experiences of motherhood, interpersonal relationships, employment, and those of incarceration. READ MORE
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3. How female and male offenders are described by district courts
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine the language used by district courts, more exactly the differences in language used regarding female and male offenders. Previous research has shown that there is a difference in punishment if you are a woman or if you are a man, often men are getting harsher punishments than women for most types of crimes. READ MORE
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4. Behind Closed Doors. A Study on Swedish Authorities' Perceptions on Gender of Offenders and Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)Abstract : Intimate partner violence is a global issue that occur in both opposite and same-sex relationships, with both male and female offenders, but also with male and female victims. The police and social services are the two main authorities in Sweden to evaluate the situation of intimate partner violence, identify the offender, examine the probability of future violence, and to provide victim support. READ MORE
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5. Violence Risk Assessment through a gendered lens - is there a need to develop gender-specific risk assessment tools
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)Abstract : Violence risk assessment is important given the impact and consequences it has on offenders, victims and the public. Different tools have been developed to assess an offender’s risk. READ MORE
