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Module Details

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title GENDER AND CRIME
Code SOCI308
Coordinator Dr ES Reeves
Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Ellen.Reeves@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2025-26 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

- To raise key issues concerning the gendered nature of work on deviance
- To explore feminism's contribution to criminology
- To explore the link between masculinities and crime
- To study the gendered experiences of women, men and gender diverse people in the criminal justice system


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) A nuanced understanding of the gendered experiences of women, men, and gender-diverse individuals in the criminal justice system

(LO2) An appreciation of key debates and tensions in feminist criminological thought and their legal and policy implications

(LO3) An understanding of the situation and impact of feminist and queer criminological perspectives within the wider criminology discipline

(S1) Information skills - Critical reading

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Following instructions/protocols/procedures


Syllabus

 

The module will begin by covering conceptual and theoretical standpoints that are key to student understanding and ability to see the connection between gender and crime (e.g., gender theories, intersectionality, the ‘gender gap’). It will then encourage students to apply these concepts in later weeks as they examine specific topics such as, gender and policing, gender and sentencing, gender and domestic abuse, gender and organised crime.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Weekly Lectures
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Weekly seminars
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Weekly seminars


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 11

10

        21
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 129
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1 Coursework (2500 word essay) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) : S2    100       

Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.