FEMALE CRIMINALITY

AUTHOR – ASHIKA. M. VIJAYKUMAR, STUDENT AT ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE

Best Citation – ASHIKA. M. VIJAYKUMAR, FEMALE CRIMINALITY, ILE JOURNAL OF WOMEN STUDIES (ILE JWS), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 15-20, APIS – 3920 – 0059 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

ABSTRACT

Female crime is a complex and diverse topic that has gotten a lot of attention in recent years. Historically, crime has been associated with men, and study on criminal behavior has mostly concentrated on men. Recognizing the distinct features and experiences of female criminals, on the other hand, is critical for a full knowledge of crime and effective criminal justice treatments.

The purpose of this abstract is to provide an overview of the important themes and elements related to female criminality. It begins by analyzing the historical and sociocultural context of female criminality, emphasizing altering societal perspectives and changing roles of women over time.

 The abstract also delves into the many criminological hypotheses that attempt to explain female criminal behavior. It emphasizes the importance of gender-specific theories, such as the pathways theory and the feminist viewpoint, in comprehending the motivations and routes that lead to female criminality. These theories emphasize the significance of looking into gender-specific risk factors such victimization, trauma, substance misuse, and socioeconomic adversity.

Overall, the purpose of this abstract is to add to the expanding body of knowledge on female criminality by exposing the intricacies surrounding the subject. Understanding the characteristics that contribute to female criminal behavior is critical for designing targeted and effective preventive, intervention, and rehabilitation methods. Society may move towards a more equitable and just criminal justice system by recognizing and addressing the distinctive needs and experiences of female offenders.

KEYWORDS: FEMALE, CRIMES, ASSAULT, CRIMINAL, OFFENSE, PREVENTION