Women in Crime Studies

Women in Crime Studies examines the unique ways women engage with crime, both as offenders and victims. It explores how gender influences criminal behavior, societal responses, and stereotypes, highlighting issues like gender-based violence, exploitation, and systemic biases in the justice system. This field seeks to understand the social, economic, and psychological factors shaping women’s involvement in crime, and aims to develop more effective, fairer policies for prevention, intervention, and support tailored to women's experiences.