Coramae Richey Mann on women, crime and the color of American justice

Article Abstract:

This article examines the contributions of African American criminologist Coramae Richey Mann regarding the shaping of academic discourse on crime and justice. The author, arguing Mann's "minority perspective" is uniquely valuable, maintains Mann's focus on the criminality of women and minorities has brought attention to the devastating effects of the criminal justice system on inmates, their families and children.

Evaluation, Crime, Minorities, Criminology, Criminologists

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A comparison of female and male probationers: characteristics and case outcomes

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Issues discussed concern the backgrounds of men and women criminals sentenced to probation, focusing on the impact of gender on case outcome. An analysis of the characteristics of female offenders in the criminal justice system is presented.

Social aspects, Statistical Data Included, Sentences (Criminal procedure), Probation

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Rita James Simon: Reaching beyond the ordinary

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The author profiles the life and works of American University sociologist Rita James Simon. Topics include research conducted into criminal behavior of women, her study and teaching of criminal justice, and her scholarly contributions.

Officials and employees, Behavior, Biography, Study and teaching, Bibliography, Sociologists, Criminal behavior, American University, Simon, Rita Simon

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