Crime and Women
Code: 107003Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Sociocultural Gender Studies | OP | 3 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Lorena Garrido Jimenez
- Email :
- lorena.garrido@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
We recomend to have studied any module covering gender issues.
The course will take into account the Objectives of Sustainable Development
The classes of both theory and seminars will be in Spanish/catalan
Objectives
a) General learning objectives:
The objective of this module is to analyse the processes through which gender relationships are constructed
within the scope of the criminal justice system. The objectives are manifold: firstly, to point out how criminology
knowledge reproduces and generates structures of subordination towards women, through the study of
traditional criminology schools of thought and of the most recent criminology and gender theories; secondly, to
understand the gender exclusion mechanisms used by the criminal system, that increase their own particular
selectivity and generate new exclusion (for instance, in the case of women's prisons); thirdly, gender
perspective addresses how the solution of some social problems affecting predominantly women are tackled.
b) Objectives concerning the development of skills:
With this module, we aim to provide students with a new critical perspective (i.e. gender perspective), to study
the criminal system and its application.
c) Objectives centred on the learning of values:
This module will contribute to the learning of non-sexist values and respect towards gender diversity. All these
will be use to delve into the development of the human rights culture.
Competences
Ability to analyse and summarise.
Carrying out the criminological intervention on the basis of the values of pacification, social integration
and prevention of further conflicts.
Developing critical thinking and reasoning and communicating them effectively both in your own and
other languages.
Drawing up an academic text.
Reflecting on the foundations of criminology (theoretical, empirical and ethical-political ones) and
expressing this in analysis and propositions.
Respecting the diversity and plurality of ideas, people and situations.
Using the evaluation techniques of criminogenic risk and needs of a person in order to decide an
intervention proposal.
Verbally transmitting ideas to an audience.
Working autonomously.
Working in teams and networking.
Learning outcomes
- CM03 (Put teamwork skills into practice: a commitment to the team, regular collaboration, encouraging problem solving.) Put teamwork skills into practice: a commitment to the team, regular collaboration, encouraging problem solving.
- KM50 (Describe interventions against criminal activity based on the criteria of gender, peace, integration and social prevention.) Describe interventions against criminal activity based on the criteria of gender, peace, integration and social prevention.
- KM51 (Apply specific debates on gender and law, bioethics, law and technology, and the sociology of law to legal practice.) Apply specific debates on gender and law, bioethics, law and technology, and the sociology of law to legal practice.
- SM43 (Propose interventions against criminal activity based on the study and evaluation of inequality.) Propose interventions against criminal activity based on the study and evaluation of inequality.
- SM45 (Use inclusive language in the legal sphere.) Use inclusive language in the legal sphere.
Contents
Crime and Women
1. Introduction to the socio-legal studies of crime
2. Feminist criminologies and critique of patriarchal penal system
3. History of prisons and foundations of prison law
4. Women and Prisons
4.1. History of women's prisons
4.2. Sexual and reproductive rights in prisons.
4.3. Migrant women and racism
4.4. Women's health
4.5. Rehabilitation programs
5. Women and alternative penal measures
6. Criminalization of poverty and protest
7. Gender-based security
8. Addressing and criminalizing drug use
9. Processes of victimization and revictimization in penal systems.
10. Restorative justice from a feminist perspective
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| theoretical class | 30 | 1.2 | CM03, KM50, KM51, SM43, SM45 |
| Seminar | 30 | 1.2 | CM03, KM50, KM51, SM43, SM45 |
| individual tasks | 30 | 1.2 | CM03, KM50, KM51, SM43, SM45 |
| group work | 30 | 1.2 | CM03, KM50, KM51, SM43, SM45 |
Methodology
The course is developed from the theoretical presentations of the professor and the comments of lectures by
part of the students
Every week I will comment on a mandatory reading and there will be a debate about this reading and ask them
that the teacher has previously indicated. For the preparation of the debate, prior group work will be necessary.
The evaluation of the subject will include participation in the students' weekly debates.
Note: 15 minutes of a class will be reserved, within the calendar established by the centre/degree, so
Students complete the questionnaires for the evaluation of the professor's performance and the evaluation of the subject.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading analysis | 20% | 15 | 0.6 | CM03, KM50, KM51, SM43, SM45 |
| Case and data analysis | 20% | 15 | 0.6 | CM03, KM50, KM51, SM43, SM45 |
Attendance regulations
Students will only be able to pass the subject if they attend classes with a minimum of 80%. Non-attendance can only be justified by illness or similar reasons of force majeure. Lack of attendance for academic reasons must be accepted in advance by the teaching staff.
Assessment:
Participation in weekly debates/tasks (10% of the final grade)
During the course, two continuous assessment exercises will be carried out:
- A reading analysis (20% of the final grade)
- A news/case study commentary (20% of the final grade)
Final exam (50% of the final grade).
In order to pass the subject and make an average with the continuous assessment, it is essential to obtain at least a 5
in the final exam.
Students will be assessable provided that they have carried out a set of activities whose weight is equivalent to a
minimum of 2/3 of the total grade for the subject. If the value of the activities carried out does not reach
this threshold, the subject teacher may consider the student as non-evaluable.
Single assessment
Students who have requested single assessment will take the following tests on the same day as the final exam:
Final exam (50 of the final grade)
Reading analysis (25% of the final grade)
News commentary (25% of the final grade)
The same recovery system will be applied as for continuous assessment
Fraudulent conduct
A student who copies or attempts to copy an exam will receive a 0 in the subject and will lose the right to re-evaluation.
A student who presents a practice in which there are signs of plagiarism or who cannot justify the arguments
for their practice will obtain a 0 and will receive a warning. In the event of repetition of the conduct, the student
will fail the subject (0) and will lose the right to recovery.
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Software
It is not needed
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | first semester | morning-mixed |