Carceral Feminism and the Political Psychology of Women’s Police Reform Attitudes

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Brief Overview

This paper examines American women’s views on crime and punishment, estimating how carceral feminism and racial animus shape their views. When women are more afraid of sexual violence, they are less likely to support efforts to reform the police.

Author

• Rachel Smilan-Goldstei, University of Virginia-Main Campus