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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Critical Criminology Companion |
Editors | Thalia Anthony, Chris Cunneen |
Place of Publication | Leichhardt, N.S.W. |
Publisher | Hawkins |
Pages | 94-104 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781876067236 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |