Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1: introduction part 1: Gender & Crime in Context Chapter 2: Theorizing Gender and Crime Chapter 3: Gender, Crime and History Chapter 4: Contemporary Issues in Gender and Crime in a Globalized World PART 2: Out of Control Chapter 5: Women as Offenders Chapter 6: Men as Offenders PART 3: In Need of Care Chapter 7: Women as Victims Chapter 8: Men as Victims PART 4: In Control Chapter 9: Gender and Criminal Justice Workers Chapter 10: The Criminal Justice System: A Gendered Site Glossary References

This text provides a much-needed concise and comprehensive critical introduction to debates about the complex relationship between gender and crime. This book is a comprehensive and critical introduction to the field of gender and crime, re-thinking the key themes and debates within a human rights framework . Integrating empirical, theoretical and policy-related material, this Second Edition has been significantly updated, and now includes; Full consideration of the 2010-2015 Coalition Government and its effect on gender and crime within England and Wales A new chapter relating criminological theory to gender and crime A new chapter discussing the history of gender and crime A new chapter analyzing contemporary issues in gender and crime in a globalized world Fully updated learning features including; Chapter Overviews, Key Words, Study Questions, Chapter Summaries, Key Further Readings and a Glossary. Gender and Crime: A Human Rights Approach is essential reading for students studying criminology, sociology, social policy and gender studies