Feminist criminology

Feminist criminology is a perspective that examines how gender influences both crime and the justice system. It highlights how societal power structures, gender roles, and inequalities shape why women and men engage in criminal behavior and how they are treated by the legal system. This approach aims to understand and address issues like gender-based violence, discrimination, and the impact of sexism, advocating for a more equitable approach to crime prevention, investigation, and correction that considers women’s experiences and challenges traditional views that often overlook or minimize gender-related factors.