Doing Justice, Doing Gender: Women in Law and Criminal Justice Occupations

by Nancy C. Jurik and Susan Ehrlich Martin

Book Overview

"Doing Justice, Doing Gender is a much-needed analysis of women′s work and position throughout the criminal justice system. A comparative analysis of women who work in the legal profession, policing, and corrections is accomplished through a detailed study of both the gendered nature of work women do and the changing organizational dynamics operating over time in each occupation. This book will be of tremendous use to students in criminology,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803951981
• ISBN13: 9780803951983
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

It's time to break through the stereotypes!

The myths that perpetuate about women in law enforcement undermine the positive impact women have on reducing violence in our society. Kudos to Susan Martin for helping to raise awareness and set the record straight. We must increase the visibility of women who have the courage to break through the stereotypes, and promote educational programs and media strategies that provide a true picture of women's achievements in law enforcement.