Gender, punishment and the maternal subject of law: the matrix of vulnerabilities
Auteur :
Howson, Stevie Lang
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781041148210
Date de publication :
14 avr. 2026
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book analyses the experiences of mothers in the criminal justice system, arguing that a legal system oriented around the idea of isolating and punishing individuals – without considering the relational dynamics in which they are embedded – produces disproportionate punishment for mothers.