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How do definitions of crime, targeting of policies, and enforcement of laws reproduce social inequalities and affect access to justice? Whose interests do they serve, and who bears the costs? In your answer, consider class, race, gender, sexuality and other intersecting social categories. Use relevant criminological theories and contemporary Australian examples to support your arguments.
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