Critical Realism and Feminist Criminology: Shall the Twain Ever Meet?
<p>This article assesses the commonalities and divergences between critical realist criminology and feminist criminology. Using Roger Matthews’ (2014) construction of Critical Realism as discussed in his book, <em>Realist Criminology</em>, the article first notes that critical real...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Queensland University of Technology
2016-09-01
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| Series: | International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.crimejusticejournal.com/article/view/325 |
| Summary: | <p>This article assesses the commonalities and divergences between critical realist criminology and feminist criminology. Using Roger Matthews’ (2014) construction of Critical Realism as discussed in his book, <em>Realist Criminology</em>, the article first notes that critical realists have largely overlooked or dismissed feminist criminology, despite the potential synergy between the two perspectives. The article then identifies three major areas – (1) epistemology and research methods; (2) a critique of essentialism; and (3) commitment to culturally competent and client/community-centered interventions – in which the perspectives share similarities, while distinguishing the differences in each area as well. The article concludes with an invitation for dialogue between critical realists and feminist criminologists.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 2202-7998 2202-8005 |