Author: NKASANA4

Introduction When crime and women are read together, women are often considered as victims of crime. The mere thought of women being violent criminals may seem bold, so bold that they are sometimes not even considered women. In the early development of classical theories, crime and criminal behavior were predominantly viewed as being associated with men. Criminal acts were largely considered a male phenomenon during that time. Historical Context and Gender Bias Historically, women have been a focal point of mistreatment globally, facing discrimination, oppression, and violence. Criminological theories have similarly neglected women’s roles as both victims and perpetrators of…