Citation

Pattanaik JK, Mishra NN. Soc. Change 2001; 31(3): 103-110.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Council for Social Development, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/004908570103100308

PMID

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Abstract

Viewed in the context of development and social change, the concept of female criminality is a recent phenomenon both in developed and Third World countries including India. Female criminality is a product of varied socio-economic-cultural and environmental factors resulting out of rapid industrialization, westernization and urbanization. Currently because of its increasing rate, it has drawn the attention of psychologists, sociologists and criminologists both at the International and national scene. Not only it has given a strong blow to our social and cultural heritage but also affected the social structure of Indian society. Against this background, the present paper focusses attention on various causes of female criminality in India and its consequences upon our society. With the help of various theoretical models the authors have analysed the various factors which make women crime prone. Finally, some significant and relevant suggestion have been provided to prevent and control the increasing trend.

Language: en