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The aim is to examine how narratives of progress impacted the modernization of Scottish women's imprisonment.

Rebuilding the Women's Estate: Imaginary Penalities in Scottish Imprisonment, 2012–2023

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The aim is to examine how narratives of progress impacted the modernization of Scottish women's imprisonment.
Used narrative interviews with key actors involved in designing and opposing the new women's estate.
Analyzed the responses and experiences of those affected by the changes in the prison system.
Identified widespread disappointment among stakeholders involved in prison modernization.
Revealed a contradiction between the intentions of penal actors and the actual lived experiences of imprisoned women.

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This article explores the challenges of modernizing women's prisons in Scotland, highlighting the disconnect between intentions and realities.

Cara Hunter (2026) studied this question.

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This article explores the challenges of modernizing women's prisons in Scotland, highlighting the disconnect between intentions and realities.