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Feminist Criminology
H-index 7

Feminist Criminology

1557-0851

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/fcx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 893 9 13 6
Psychology 1130 13 9 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 24
Documents by Best Scientists*: 22
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 47
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.148
Impact Factor: 2.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Feminist Criminology?

Feminist Criminology is mainly concerned with subjects like Criminology, Suicide prevention, Human factors and ergonomics, Social psychology and Injury prevention. Feminist Criminology explores research in Gender studies and overlapping concepts in Identity (social science) to expand the discourse in Criminology. The majority of Suicide prevention studies are focused on the issues of Domestic violence.

The work on Domestic violence tackled in it brings together disciplines like Social issues and Immigration. The research on Human factors and ergonomics discussed in Feminist Criminology draws on the closely related field of Occupational safety and health. Topics in Social psychology were tackled in line with various other fields like Developmental psychology, Justice (ethics), Qualitative research and Ethnic group.

It connects research in Qualitative research with the related topic of Sexual assault. Studies on Ethnic group discussed in the journal link to the field of Race (biology). Feminist Criminology connects the study in Injury prevention with the closely related area of Clinical psychology.

  • Criminology (44.92%)
  • Suicide prevention (35.08%)
  • Human factors and ergonomics (32.92%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Gendered Nature of Risk Factors for Delinquency (386 citations)
  • Intersections of Race, Class, Gender, and Crime Future Directions for Feminist Criminology (280 citations)
  • Patriarchy, Crime, and Justice: Feminist Criminology in an Era of Backlash (277 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Feminist Criminology:

Human factors and ergonomics, Suicide prevention, Injury prevention, Criminology and Social psychology are the main subjects of interest in the most cited publications. The studies on Suicide prevention discussed at the published papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Typology and Seriousness. The works on Criminology tackled in the published papers bring together disciplines like Domestic violence, Homicide and Feminism.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Social science
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Feminist Criminology investigates areas of study like Criminology, Domestic violence, Qualitative research, Gender studies and Social psychology. Drug legislation, Legislation and Interrupted time series are some topics wherein Criminology research discussed in the journal have an impact. The journal tackles research in Intimate partner as part of the general discipline of Domestic violence, however, it also discusses concepts in National data.

Qualitative research research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Sexual assault, Public relations and Doing gender. Feminist Criminology explores Gender studies concepts, specifically Feminist theory but expands to research in Perspective (graphical). The research on Social psychology featured in it combines topics in other fields like Focus group and General strain theory.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Seeing and Doing Gender at Work: A Qualitative Analysis of Canadian Male and Female Police Officers: (5 citations)
  • Coloniality of White Feminism and Its Transphobia: A Comment on Burt: (3 citations)
  • In Favor of the 2019 Equality Act: A Comment on Burt: (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Feminist Criminology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Merry Morash (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Tara N. Richards (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Andrea J. Nichols (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Emily M. Wright (4 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Tammy S. Garland (4 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Feminist Criminology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michigan State University (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Illinois at Chicago (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Delaware (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sam Houston State University (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rutgers University (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 4.44% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.60% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 25.58% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.60% of all publications and 37.21% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Criminology Research

While it's clear that the field of Feminist Criminology presents diverse and engaging research opportunities, it's worth noting that these research topics also align with potential job roles. A career in criminology research could lead to significant changes in policy, education, and understanding of gender issues within society.

For instance, these research findings can be incredibly beneficial to marriage and family therapists who regularly deal with various social issues including domestic violence. Understanding the impact of social injustice, systemic biases, and gender studies is vital for these professionals in order to provide competent care and counseling to those affected by these problems. To become a marriage and family therapist in states like Iowa, a thorough understanding of these topics - as discussed in the journal - is vital.

If you're considering a career in this field, in-depth understanding of these research areas is essential. We encourage you to explore more about these careers, for instance learning about Marriage counselor education requirements in Iowa could provide valuable insight. Understanding the educational requirements, professional responsibilities, and potential role these professionals play in addressing and alleviating these societal issues is crucial for anyone considering embarking on such a career path.

Ultimately, the field of Feminist Criminology not only contributes to the body of knowledge around these serious societal issues, but it also shapes the careers of scholars and practitioners who can further use this research to drive positive societal change.

Top Publications

  • From Child Maltreatment to Adolescent Substance Use: Different Pathways for Males and Females?:

    Kristen M. Benedini;Abigail A. Fagan

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • A Test of General Strain Theory: Explaining Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol Use Among Black Women

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Courting Justice: Tracing the Evolution and Future of Domestic Violence Courts:

    Angela R. Gover;Denise Paquette Boots;Shannon B. Harper

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Relationship Dynamics Associated With Dating Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Feminist Post-Structural Analysis:

    Peggy C Giordano;Jennifer E Copp;Wendy D Manning;Monica A Longmore

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • An Exploration of Employment-Related Personal Projects Undertaken by Women on Probation and Parole:

    Ariel L. Roddy;Merry Morash;Kayla M. Hoskins

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Using National Data to Inform Our Understanding of Family and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization: A Review of a Decade of Innovation:

    Lynn A. Addington;Janet L. Lauritsen

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • The Cycle of Violence: Abused and Neglected Girls to Adult Female Offenders:

    Cathy Spatz Widom;Megan Osborn

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Detention Experiences of Commercial Sexual Exploitation Survivors

    Tereza Trejbalová;Heather Monaghan;M. Alexis Kennedy;Michele R. Decker

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Beyond Peer Influence and Selection: A Gendered Pathways Analysis of Social Environmental Predictors of Change in Child and Peer Delinquency:

    Glenn D. Walters

    (2020)
    6 Citations

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