Type of Paper
Paper: Empirical
Abstract
Researchers explored the role of agency in the lives of women offenders. Life history interviews were conducted with 13 women. Five themes emerged including (1) resourcefulness, (2) self-protection, (3) getting even, (4) resisting gendered expectations and (5) resisting stigma and valuing self. Findings have implications for educators and helping professionals.
Keywords
incarcerated women, life history, narrative analysis
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Sandoval, C.,
&
Baumgartner, L. M.
(2016).
Stories of Agency in the Lives of Incarcerated Women.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2016/papers/37
Stories of Agency in the Lives of Incarcerated Women
Researchers explored the role of agency in the lives of women offenders. Life history interviews were conducted with 13 women. Five themes emerged including (1) resourcefulness, (2) self-protection, (3) getting even, (4) resisting gendered expectations and (5) resisting stigma and valuing self. Findings have implications for educators and helping professionals.
