Discussion/Assignment
What is conflict theory? Describe feminist theory. Discuss the empirical support of the theories. Also include policy implications. This does not need a reference page or introduction. Has to be strong in writing and explaining thoroughly
Readings
i. Akers & Sellers: Chapters 10, 13
ii. Cullen & Agnew: Chapters 19-24
iii. Simpson, S. (1989). Feminist theory, crime, and justice. Criminology, 27, 605-631.
iv. Martin, K., Vieraitis, L. M., & Britto, S. (2006). Gender equality and women’s absolute
status: A test of the feminist models of rape. Violence Against Women,12, 321-339.
v. Saulters-Tubbs, C. (1993). Prosecutorial and judicial treatment of female offenders.
Federal Probation, 57, 37-42.
vi. Hagan, J., Payne, M. R., & Shedd, C. (2005). Race, ethnicity, and youth perceptions of
criminal injustice. American Sociological Review, 70, 381-407.
vii. Bush-Baskette, S. R., & Smith, V. C. (2012). Is meth the new crack for women in the
war on drugs? Factors affecting sentencing outcomes for women and parallels between
meth and crack. Feminist Criminology, 7, 48-69.
viii. Bernard, A. (2013). The intersectional alternative: explaining female criminality.
Feminist Criminology, 8, 3-19.
ix. Cook, K. J. (2016). Has criminology awakened from its “androcentric slumber?”
Feminist Criminology, 11(4), 334-353.
