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The Implicit Relation of Psychology and Law: Women and Syndrome Evidence

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The Implicit Relation of Psychology and Law: Women and Syndrome Evidence explores the complex intersection between psychological theory and legal practice, particularly in cases involving women and syndrome-based defenses. The book critically examines how psychological concepts—such as battered woman syndrome, rape trauma syndrome, and premenstrual syndrome—have been used in court to explain women’s behavior in the context of violence and victimization. It questions the biases and assumptions underlying the legal system’s interpretation of such evidence, highlighting how gendered notions of emotion, rationality, and credibility influence judicial outcomes. Through interdisciplinary analysis, the author advocates for a more nuanced and equitable integration of psychological knowledge within the law, ensuring justice that respects both scientific rigor and women’s lived experiences.

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KP.XXII 0021

150 RAI T

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150 RAI T

Publisher

London : Routledge., 2000

Collation

228 hlm; 23 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

415147832

Classification

150

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Subject(s)

Justice
Psychology
Womens rights
Violence and victimization

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