Their Sisters' Keepers: Women's Prison Reform in America, 1830-1930 cover

Their Sisters' Keepers: Women's Prison Reform in America, 1830-1930

by Estelle Freedman

The book examines prison reform and its significance within the broader narrative of women’s pursuit of justice in the United States. It presents new insights into how reforms have shaped the experiences of women in the criminal justice system. By situating these developments within the historical struggle for equality, the study offers a comprehensive view of the intersection between gender and penal policy.

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