Neither Villain nor Victim Empowerment and Agency among Women Substance Abusers |
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| Editor:
| Anderson, Tammy |
| Contribution by:
| Anderson, Tammy
Ettore, Elizabeth
Mullins, Christopher
Sommers, Ira
Baskin, Deborah
Katsulis, Yasmina
Blankenship, Kim
Saum, Christine
Gray, Alison
Kelley, Margaret
Malloch, Margaret
Hartwell, Stephanie
Berger, Michele Tracy
Greibel, Cate
Coontz, Phyllis
Tracy, Carol |
| Series title: | Critical Issues in Crime and Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8135-4209-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | Rutgers University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $31.95USD $38.95 |
Book Description:
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Female drug addicts are often stereotyped either as promiscuous, lazy, and selfish, or as weak, scared, and trapped into addiction. These depictions typify the "pathology and powerlessness" narrative that has historically characterized popular and academic conversations about female substance abusers. Neither Villain Nor Victim attempts to correct these polarizing perspectives by presenting a critical feminist analysis of the drug world. By shifting the discussion to one centered...
More DescriptionFemale drug addicts are often stereotyped either as promiscuous, lazy, and selfish, or as weak, scared, and trapped into addiction. These depictions typify the "pathology and powerlessness" narrative that has historically characterized popular and academic conversations about female substance abusers. Neither Villain Nor Victim attempts to correct these polarizing perspectives by presenting a critical feminist analysis of the drug world. By shifting the discussion to one centered on women's agency and empowerment, this book reveals the complex experiences and social relationships of women addicts.