Inmate supervisory style: does gender make a difference?
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The inmate supervisory styles of female and male correctional personnel are compared. Conclusions are that women tend towards strictness and assertion of authority, while a tendency to talk things out with the inmate is more common with men, also that training may neutralize the effect of gender on inmate supervision. The pressure felt by female officers to prove themselves may be a further factpr.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 1999
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Age, role changes, and gender power in family relationships: the experiences of older female partners of male prisoners
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This article examines the experiences of older women involved with incarcerated men to investigate related changes in family dynamics, coping strategies, and social roles. Findings indicate that imprisonment of male offenders often results in significant social stigmatization and greater decision-making, economic, and parenting responsibilities for their female partners.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 2000
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Operationalizing gang membership: The impact measurement on gender differences in gang self-identification and delinquent involvement
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The author examines the role of females and gender differences in juvenile gangs. Topics include levels involved in delinquent activities, gender differences causing gang conflicts, and gender differences in gang self-identification.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 2001
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