Incarcerating First Nations Women : An Intersectional Approach / by Megan Beatrice.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beatrice, Megan.

Series:

Gender, Justice and Legal Feminism, 2948-166X ; 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminology.

Sex.

Culture--Study and teaching.

Culture.

Race.

Political planning.

Gender Studies.

Cultural Theory.

Race and Ethnicity Studies.

Public Policy.

Local Subjects:

Criminology.

Gender Studies.

Cultural Theory.

Race and Ethnicity Studies.

Public Policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This book presents the complex intersections of race, gender, and colonialism and their profound impact on the incarceration of First Nations women in Australia. By extending Kimberlé Crenshaw’s intersectional framework, it addresses the unique and often overlooked experiences of this population. The book explores the intricate relationships between interpersonal, structural, and colonial violence, demonstrating how these forms of violence not only emerge from but also perpetuate existing power structures. By adapting Crenshaw’s lens to the specific context of First Nations women, it highlights the intersecting disadvantages of race, gender, and colonialism, offering a fresh and nuanced perspective on the issue of over-incarceration. Central to this analysis is the role of race. Using Critical Race Theory, the book underscores how racial dynamics are integral to understanding the over-incarceration of First Nations people. It also employs Feminist Legal Theory to scrutinize gender as a distinct point of disadvantage for First Nations women, distinguishing their experiences from those of First Nations men and the broader population. The book argues that colonialism must be considered a critical factor in this context. Through the lens of Post-Colonial theory, it examines how colonial legacies continue to influence the over-incarceration of First Nations women. The carceral experiences of these women are situated at the intersections of systemic, colonial, and interpersonal violence, with themes such as biopolitics, necropolitics, and homo sacer providing a deeper understanding of their criminalization and incarceration. By bringing together these diverse theoretical perspectives, the book offers a comprehensive and intersectional analysis of the over-incarceration crisis, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by First Nations women in Australia and advocating for more informed and equitable approaches to justice.

Contents:

THE PROBLEM

INTRODUCTION

CURRENT VIEWS, OR THE NEED FOR REIMAGINATION

HISTORY OF THE PRESENT, OR HOW TO EFFECT A PARADIGM SHIFT

THEORIES OF VIOLENCE

INTERSECTIONALITY

CRITICAL RACE THEORY

FEMINIST LEGAL THEORY

POST-COLONIAL THEORY

VERONICA NELSON

TO CONCLUDE.

ISBN:

981-9540-13-5

9789819540136

OCLC:

1568065062