This paper explores feminist criminological approaches and contemporary debates around gender and justice. We will engage in a critical exploration of theoretical and policy debates in criminology and in the criminal justice system, with an explicit focus on issues of gender and gendered violence. We will explore critical criminological approaches and feminist perspectives, using these to study a range of issues: sex work, trafficking, prisons, restorative justice and online harassment.
This paper can be taken at both 200 and 300 levels. All students attend the same lecture. The 200-level students have their own tutorial stream and set of assessment tasks.
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Feminist criminological approaches, contemporary debates around gender and justice, and critical examination of traditional and alternative responses.
This paper will engage in a critical exploration of theoretical and policy debates
in criminology and in the criminal justice system, with an explicit focus on issues
of gender and gendered violence. We will explore critical criminological approaches
and feminist perspectives, using these to study a range of issues: sex work, trafficking,
prisons, restorative justice and online harassment.
This paper can be taken
at both 200- and 300-levels. All students attend the same lecture. The 200-level students
have their own tutorial stream and set of assessment tasks.
| Paper title | Gender, Crime and Justice |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEND210 |
| Subject | Gender Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $913.95 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,073.40 |
- Prerequisite
- 18 100-level GEND or SOCI points or 54 points
- Restriction
- GEND 310
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- sgsw@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the School of Sociology, Gender Studies, and Criminology's website.
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Fairleigh Gilmour
- Paper Structure
- This paper is in three parts. The first explores the development of feminist and intersectional criminological research. The second explores women and prisons. The third module examines alternative understandings of justice.
- Teaching Arrangements
Two 50-minute lectures per week, plus a weekly tutorial.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper should
- Have developed a broad knowledge of the relationships between gender, justice and intersectionality
- Be able to think critically about gender, crime and the criminal justice system
- Have developed skills for clear and effective intellectual argumentation
