Graphic narratives of organised crime, gender and power in Europe
A Talk by Felia Allum , Dr Kate Thomas , Brittany VandeBerg and Dr. Frederik Byrn Køhlert
About this Talk
Stories of organised crime, gender and power in Europe shines a light on the 'discarded footnotes' of organised crime, in other words, the women. A creative graphic narrative that tells the stories of five young women involved in different forms of criminal organisations and activities in Europe thanks to the original research of Felia Allum and the unique drawings of Anna Mitchell. This book not only raises vital questions about the importance of gender when analysing organised crime but also gives a voice to these women to show that they are not purely victims but also have their own agency. It questions the dominant lens so far used to investigate, collect, prosecute and analyse organised crime that focuses solely on the men. It is time for things to change.
About The Speakers
Polis, University of Bath
Professor of comparative organised crime and corruption, University of Bath, UK
Birmingham City University, Birmingham City University
Interdisciplinary social sciences researcher and graphic social science practitioner.
Associate Professor of Criminology, University of Alabama
Research and teaching focus on the relationship between the illicit, violence, territory, and women and crime.