This work explores the construction of gender norms and examines how they were reflected and reinforced by legal institutional practices in Europe in this period. taking a gendered approach, criminal prosecution and punishment are discussed in relation to the victims and perpretrators. This volume investigates various representations of femininity by assessing female experiences including wife-beating, divorce, abortion, prostitution, property crime and embezzlement at the work place. In addition, issues such as neglect, sexual abuse and the "invention" of the juvenile offender are analyzed.
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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 304 ● ISBN 9780203016992 ● Editor Meg Arnot & Cornelie Usborne ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2002 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2284589 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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