Criminal Justice Responses to Maternal Filicide
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"[Milne's] book is a skilful, multidisciplinary approach to a difficult topic which draws on sociology, law, feminist theory and history. It is situated within a much broader and timely discussion on women's reproductive rights."
» Gemma McKenzie, King’s College London
Analysis of criminal cases reveals that women suspected of killing their newborn children are some of the most vulnerable in our society and that infanticide is not just a historical issue but one that has modern implications. Les mer
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In Criminal Justice Responses to Maternal Filicide, Milne provides a comprehensive analysis of conviction outcomes through court transcripts of 15 criminal cases in England and Wales during 2010 to 2019. Drawing on feminist theories of responsibilisation and 'gendered harm', she critically reflects on the gendered nature of criminal justice's responses to suspected infanticide.
This contemporary study makes a novel contribution to the fields of law, criminology and gender studies, arguing that through its inability to recognise the vulnerable position of accused women, and respond accordingly, the application of law reflects wider social judgments of pregnant women and mothers who challenge or fail to fulfil ideals of motherhood.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781839096211
- Utgivelsesår
- 2021
- Format
- 23 x 15 cm
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"[Milne's] book is a skilful, multidisciplinary approach to a difficult topic which draws on sociology, law, feminist theory and history. It is situated within a much broader and timely discussion on women's reproductive rights."
» Gemma McKenzie, King’s College London