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1. Feminist criminology : a brief overview -- 2. Liberal feminist criminology : liberty, equality, sorority -- 3. The subordination of women : Marxist, radical, and socialist feminist criminologies -- 4. Identities and intersectionalities : structured action theory, left realism, postmodern feminism, and black/multiracial feminist criminology -- 5. Future directions in feminist criminology.

Based on a study of violence in lesbian relationships, this challenging book derives from a common theme expressed by the subjects - the sense of having been betrayed, first by their lovers, and subsequently by a lesbian community which tends to deny the problem when victims seek help. Renzetti skillfully addresses several central issues: consequences for victims, batterers and the community as a whole; and, what we can learn about domestic violence in general by studying violence in lesbian relationships. The research offers a fresh look at domestic violence by examining the phenomenon of wom

"Research and advocacy aimed at understanding and ending violence against women began in earnest in the early 1970s, with violence emerging as a central concern of the feminist movement. This work has expanded exponentially over the past three decades to influence practice and policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Many of the most influential articles in the field were published in Social Problems. This volume assembles twelve of these articles into a core text that cover such topics as wife abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking as well as institutional responses to violence against women."--BOOK JACKET