LAW4111

Crime and gender 406

(LAW)

Not offered in 2001

Dr Bronwen Naylor

6 credit points + Two 1.5-hour seminars per week + Clayton + Prerequisite: LAW3300

Synopsis: Introduction to feminist legal theory, and feminist and other theories of criminality. Violence and gender, including censures of violent behaviours, the public/private dichotomy, the operation of criminal defences such as provocation and self-defence, and the use of "syndrome" evidence. Criminal laws regulating sexuality such as rape, prostitution and abortion laws. Gender issues in sentencing and imprisonment.

Assessment: Written research assignment (4000 words): 50% + Class presentation: 20% + Final examination: 30%