Masculinity, crime and criminalisation

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    Abstract

    This chapter provides an overview of some key features of the recent theoretical literature regarding masculinity and crime, as well as some of the more significant empirical studies in this new field. It describes the evident strengths of the emerging 'masculinities' paradigm in criminology. But it also notes the pitfalls of any gender-centric analysis of criminality that could overlook a skewed criminalisation process that frequently targets, criminalises and punishes men and boys from disadvantaged and marginal social settings.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe Critical Criminology Companion
    EditorsThalia Anthony, Chris Cunneen
    Place of PublicationLeichhardt, N.S.W.
    PublisherHawkins
    Pages94-104
    Number of pages11
    ISBN (Print)9781876067236
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

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