Gendered Harm and Structural Violence in the British Asylum System

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Focusing on the treatment of women in the British asylum system, this monograph merges empirical research with a criminological lens to explore state power, harm, and violence. It expands the discourse on border control and immigration by incorporating a gendered analysis, highlighting the specific harms faced by women seeking asylum. Through this critical examination, the work sheds light on the intersection of gender and systemic issues within the asylum process.