“The Mad”, “The Bad”, “The Victim”: Gendered Constructions of Women Who Kill within the Criminal Justice System
Women commit significantly fewer murders than men and are perceived to be less violent. This belief about women’s non-violence reflects the discourses surrounding gender, all of which assume that women possess certain inherent essential characteristics such as passivity and gentleness. When women co...
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MDPI AG
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Laws |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-471X/2/3/337 |