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Den tysta partnern: Kvinnors medhjälp till brott och dess inverkan på identiteten
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
2024 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
The silent partner : Women's complicity in crime and its impact on identity (English)
Abstract [sv]

Med utgångspunkt i Howard Beckers stämplingsteori har denna kvalitativa studie som syfte att utveckla en djupare förståelse inom området som omfattar kvinnor i brottslighet. Genom en sociologisk analys, med begrepp som disciplinering, intrycksstyrning och genus, kommer denna studie att djupgående gå in på hur kvinnliga lagöverträdare upplever bemötandet och hanteringen under rättsprocessen. Därtill kommer hur kvinnors identitet och självbild formas utifrån deras erfarenheter av rättsväsendet och samhälleliga normer, attityder och strukturer. Studien utgörs av narrativa intervjuer med fem kvinnor som tidigare begått lagbrott. Det empiriska materialet pekar på att kvinnornas upplevelser av häktestiden varit en emotionell påfrestning för dem. Resultatet visar också på att kvinnorna under rättsprocessen ofta får utstå kränkande behandling som en följd av sitt kön. Sammantaget går det att dra slutsatser om att sociala och kulturella faktorer spelar en väsentlig roll i skapandet av den egna identiteten. Utöver det påstår vi även att kvinnor som begått brott får utstå dubbelstämpling på grund av både brottet och sitt kön.

Abstract [en]

Drawing on Howard Beckers's labeling theory, this qualitative study aims to develop a deeper understanding within the area encompassing women in criminality. Through a sociological analysis, using concepts such as discipline, impression management, and gender, this study will go deeply into how female offenders experience treatment and handling during the legal process. Additionally, it will explore how women's identity and self-image are shaped based on their experiences with the criminal justice system and societal norms, attitudes, and structures. The study consists of narrative interviews with five women who have previously committed crimes. The empirical material indicates that the women's experiences during the period of detention have been an emotional strain for them. The results also suggest that women often endure discriminatory treatment during the legal process as a result of their gender. In conclusion, it can be inferred that social and cultural factors play a significant role in the formation of one's own identity. Furthermore, we argue that women who have committed crimes face “double labeling” due to both their offense and their gender.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 46
Keywords [en]
Identity, gender, crime, women, labeling
Keywords [sv]
Identitet, genus, brott, kvinnor, stämpling
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Sociology Sociology (excluding Social Work, Social Psychology and Social Anthropology)
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-54160OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-54160DiVA, id: diva2:1879848
Subject / course
Sociology
Educational program
Social Change and Social Sustainability, 180 credits
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Available from: 2024-07-01 Created: 2024-06-28 Last updated: 2024-07-01Bibliographically approved

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