Gender and Crime

Virtually all aspects of crime and criminal justice are gendered. For instance, patterns of both offending and victimization follow heavily gendered patterns, while the criminal justice system is itself a traditionally ‘masculine’ institution. Likewise, both offending and victimization are implicated in the performance of gender identity. In this subject, students will be invited to critically interrogate ways in which gender shapes experiences of crime, victimisation and the operation of the criminal justice system, drawing on contemporary theory, research and applied case studies. This subject will also support students in developing the skills to communicate key theories, concepts, research and debates on gender and crime to a range of different audiences, utilising diverse mediums.

• 1Describe the key features of theoretical and conceptual frameworks for understanding gender
• 2Explain the relevance of theories of gender to criminological research and practice
• 3Synthesise criminological (and other relevant) research relating to gender
• 4Critically appraise criminological research and criminal justice practice relating to gender
• 5Communicate relevant theory and research to a range of different audiences and using oral and written communication skills
• 6Assess the work of peers in a respectful and constructive manner through the application of assessment rubrics.