It's about the increase of female criminals as a result of changing gender roles in society today.

Criminology 1100 Women and Crime prepared for Mr. Elechi Date: 1999 November 20 WOMEN AND CRIME Criminology 1100 Nov. 20, 1999 The society in which we live, is composed of many rules and values. Gender roles are no exception. These so-called 'roles' have been in existence throughout the centuries. As children, we are taught what is appropriate conduct for boys and girls. Boys are taught to be aggressive and masculine, while girls are taught to be passive and feminine. From day …

…in this paper, one can conclude that there is still much work to be done, in studying the phenomena of women and crime. Bibliography Heidensohn, Frances. 1995. Women and Crime. New York University Press. Washington Square, New York Simon, Rita James. 1975. Women and Crime. Lexington Books, D.C. Heath and Company. Lexington, Massachusetts Simon, Rita J. and Landis, Jean. 1991. The Crimes Women Commit The Punishments They Receive. Lexington Books, D.C. Heath and Company. Lexington, Massachusetts