Among the key elements that contribute to the explanation of gender differences related to crime are both gender organization referring, among others, to relational concerns, the differences related to moral development and social control, and crime motivation.
In our opinion in an analysis of the capacity of resilience for women in prison both aspects need to be addressed, especially if we consider the experience of the maternal role a potential source of resilience. We will bring arguments regarding this issue, some reflections on recent research.
Keywords: gender organization, crime motivation, maternal role, resilience

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