Routledge Masculinities in the Criminological Field Book

Explore the evolution of gender theory within criminology with this academic work from Routledge. For years, the discipline operated as a gender-blind field that equated crime with men, often ignoring the complex role of gender in criminal behavior. While research progressed to show statistical differences between men and women, there remains a significant gap in understanding how gendered norms and the construction of masculinities impact crime and crime control. This book addresses that gap by examining the construction and enactment of masculinities within the criminological field. It provides a necessary look at how masculinity influences risk-taking, vulnerability, and control. This text is essential for students, researchers, and professionals in sociology and anthropology who seek a more inclusive and elaborate gender-theoretical approach to modern criminology.