Feminist Theory And Intersectionality In Criminology

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Although feminist theory and intersectionality in particular have played a large role in the subfield of sociology of gender, their integration into the subfield of criminology has been less pronounced. Because the most consistent finding in criminological research is that men commit most crime, many areas of criminology continue to focus on men, overlooking women and girls, without ever acknowledging the role of gender (Belknap 2001; Britton 2004; Daly and Chesney-Lind 1988; Morash 2006). Nonetheless, a growing number of feminist criminologists have been at the forefront in advocating for the integration of women and other marginalized groups into criminological research (Flavin 2004; Simpson 1989) and have also been strong supporters for the adoption of intersectionality in criminology (Belknap 2001; Burgess-Proctor 2006; Chesney-Lind 2006; Daly 1997; Morash 2006; Potter 2006). In this way, feminist criminologists have emphasized that …show more content…

Collins’ work is also known for stressing the importance of including sexuality as an identity (and social location) that, in combination with gender, race, and class, shapes individuals lived experiences (Moore 2012). In short, Collins has had a major influence on scholars in the sociology of gender, and other disciplines, who continue to explore new ways to practice intersectionality in research (Choo and Ferree 2010; McCall 2005) and broaden its conceptualizations and uses (Bose 2012; Carbado 2013; Purkayastha 2012). Criminology, however, is still one area that would benefit from the integration of intersectional

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