Street woman /

Miller, Eleanor M., 1948-

Street woman / Eleanor M. Miller. - Philadelphia : Temple University Press, [1987], c1986. - xi, 201 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. - Women in the political economy .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-195) and index.

The sociological study of the criminality of women -- Deviant street networks: the social context of female hustling -- The recruitment of young women to deviant street networks: the role of domestic networks -- Running away and drug use as routes to deviant networks -- Living the fast life: the unique conditions of hustling as women's work -- Dreams: aspirations, role models, and attitudes -- Thoughts on the underclass, the women's movement, and increases in the criminality of women.

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Female offenders--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Prostitution--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

HV6046 / .M47 1987 M647s 1986