Criminalization of Activism: Historical, Present and Future Perspectives

Criminalization of Activism explores how protest has been subject to processes of criminalization across time, drawing on perspectives from the Global South and the Global North. It combines historical criminology, Indigenous studies, gender studies, critical criminology, southern criminology, and green criminology to examine the particularities of the current times in comparison to previous stages of capitalism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Criminalization of Activism is a comprehensive exploration of the historical and contemporary processes through which protest has been subjected to criminalization across the Global South and the Global North. This insightful volume brings together a diverse range of perspectives and case studies from scholars and activists from various disciplinary backgrounds, with a balanced representation from both the Global North and the Global South.

The book is organized into three distinct parts. The first part provides an introduction to the topic within the framework of critical criminology, while also emphasizing the potential disciplinary approaches and definitions associated with the criminalization of resistance/activism. The editor also delves into the unique characteristics of the current era in comparison to the dynamics of criminalization observed in previous stages of capitalism.

The second part of the book focuses on various themes related to criminalization of activism. These themes include historical criminology, Indigenous studies, gender studies, critical criminology, southern criminology, and green criminology. By bringing together these diverse strands of research, the book offers a comprehensive examination of the complex interplay between activism, criminalization, and social change.

The third part of the book consists of case studies that illustrate the diverse experiences and challenges faced by activists and social movements across different regions and contexts. These case studies provide concrete examples of the ways in which protest has been criminalized, the strategies employed by activists to resist criminalization, and the broader social and political implications of these struggles.

Criminalization of Activism is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of criminology, social movement theory, social sciences, as well as those engaged in activism and committed to challenging criminalization. The book offers a rich and nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics that shape the relationship between activism, criminalization, and social justice, and provides valuable insights into the strategies and tactics employed by activists to resist and overcome these challenges.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 155 x 236 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367700119