Justice System Bias Perceptions of the Dually Marginalized: Observations from a Sample of Women Ex-offenders
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-19-2018
Abstract
Social constructions of race, gender, and class are known to shape stereotypes that condition interaction and behavior across various contexts, including the criminal justice system. From an intersectional framework emphasizing dual marginalization, this study relates in-depth interviews with women ex-offenders regarding their justice system experiences to explore perceived race and gender themed discrimination. Findings of reported pejorative language and degrading behavior reaffirm a well-documented generalized assumption by women of color that disparate treatment is normative. Discussion centers on how these views are detrimental to rehabilitation enrollment, related implications for offender programming objectives, and the utility of intersectionality theory for analyzing related justice topics.
Publication Title
Victims and Offenders
Volume
13
Issue
4
First Page
451
Last Page
470
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1080/15564886.2017.1362614
ISSN
15564886
E-ISSN
15564991
Citation Information
Wesely, & Miller, J. M. (2018). Justice System Bias Perceptions of the Dually Marginalized: Observations from a Sample of Women Ex-offenders. Victims & Offenders, 13(4), 451–470. https://doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2017.1362614