Kim Pate: a Canadian activist working with and on behalf of criminalized women and girls

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An overview of the life of Kim Pate, a Canadian activist who works with and on behalf of criminalized women and girls is presented by highlighting his commendable personal, occupational, political and academic contributions in Canada and abroad. His achievements offer a glimpse into the state of affairs in the past decade facing women in Canada's criminal justice system.

Personality profile, Pate, Kim

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Reconceptualizing women's agency and empowerment: challenges to self-esteem discourse and women's lawbreaking

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This article presents a critique of how the concept of empowerment is being used to describe the experiences and needs of female offenders. Theories that emphasize the influence of poor self-esteem and powerlessness on criminal behavior in women exclude social factors involved in lawbreaking such as racism, sexism, and victimization.

Psychological aspects, Research, Analysis, Self-esteem, Self esteem, Social science research, Criminal behavior, Women criminals

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'Taking a position and staying grounded': a biography of Karlene Faith

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This article presents an overview of the life and work of Karlene Faith, a Canadian feminist scholar and social activist. Relevant topics include her academic career, her outreach work in prisons and communities, and her contributions to the field of criminology.

Social aspects, Biography, Scholars, Faith, Karlene

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