Women and crime the world over |
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Authors: | Nina W Chernoff Rita J Simon |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Justice, Law, and Society at American University, Washington, D.C.;(2) Washington College of Law at American University, Washington, D.C. |
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Abstract: | This article examines female crime rates in twenty-seven countries over the past thirtyfive years. The results show that there
has been an overall increase in total crime rates for all of the countries, and that the more economically advanced and industrialized
countries have higher crime rates than the less developed nations. All countries also experienced an increase in the percent
of all crimes committed by women. The percentages of violent crimes committed by women—specifically homicide and robbery—were
consistently low across countries and increased only slightly over time. The percentages of property and financial crimes
committed by women—specifically theft and fraud—were consistently higher than the percentages for violent crimes, and have
increased more substantially over time. In addition, an analysis of the most recent data revealed a positive and significant
relationship between women's overall crime rates and the countries' economic development. In those countries in which women
occupy a higher status, as measured by formal years of schooling and representation in the labor force, we found some positive
and significant correlations with the arrest rates for theft and fraud. There were also some strong negative relationships
between female arrest rates for homicide and their status in society. |
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