DWC Sponsored Student-Meets-Expert: Women in Criminology and Criminal Justice as Academics and Practitioners

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract

More women are entering criminology and criminal justice, a traditionally male dominated field, both as scholars and practitioners. In the academy, faculty and graduate student gender composition both reflect this trend. Given the rising prominence of women in the field, it is important to reflect on the careers, unique experiences, successes, and challenges faced by women in our field. It is also useful to discuss how the field has changed for women throughout its history and what changes might be on the horizon as women’s numbers and visibility continue to increase. Leading scholars and practitioners also provide advice on how to navigate the waters of our traditionally male dominated field. A professional development panel co-sponsored by the Division on Women and Crime and the Student Affairs Committee.

Sub Unit

• Area III. Correlates of Crime and Oppression / 28. Sex, Gender and Sexuality

Chair

• Deena Isom, Emory University

Participants

• Jana L. Jasinski, University of Central Florida

• Margaret Zahn, North Carolina State University

• Ruth Peterson, Ohio State University

• Betsy Stanko, Metropolitan Police

• Tammy Meredith, Applied Research Services, Inc.