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sociology of women criminals  

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  • Examining theories of why women commit crimes in the United States reveals some remarkable changes over time, although some schools of thought have been perpetuated throughout the centuries. As research has revealed more about why women commit crimes, theories have progressed from the supernatural and biological realm to consider gender roles and socioeconomics. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Women Criminals, Sociology of]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-FBPXHCQ2-9

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