Gender and Crime in Modern Europe (Women's and Gender History)

This work explores the construction of gender norms and examines how they have been reflected and reinforced by legal institutional practices in Europe. 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.