Limits of Freedom. How Gender Determines Security
Helena Schüttler, Paulina Lutz, Maja Werner, Leonie Steinl, Inga Schuchmann, Yvonne Krieg, Dilken Çelebi (Hg.): Gender & Crime – Sexuelle Selbstbestimmung und geschlechtsspezifische Gewalt. Nomos 2024
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https://doi.org/10.17169/ogj.2025.404Keywords:
Crime, Gender, Sexual Violence, ViolenceAbstract
The volume "Gender & Crime – Sexual Self-Determination and Gender-Based Violence" (Nomos, 2024) embodies a key contribution to feminist criminology. Bridging law, sociology, and gender studies, the collection examines gender-based violence, structural power relations, and sexual autonomy. It excels with analyses of femicide and the experiences of trans and queer individuals within legal frameworks. The book's intersectional and critical approach is a strong and commendable feature, although some essays remain descriptive and digital violence receives only limited attention. Overall, the volume stands out for its analytical rigor and political urgency, offering new insights into the interrelations of gender, violence, and law.
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