Social change and female criminality in India

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.

A Descriptive Study of Female Prisoners: Evaluation of Socio-Demographic Profile, Crime Pattern and Psychiatric Morbidity

“…Misra (2001) (10) states that female criminality is a result of diverse socio economic, cultural and environmental factors like urbanization. A prison setting in itself can lead to mental health issues and according to Singleton (11) those who are psychotic are likely to be locked up in prison for longer time than usual when compared to other inmates. Most of the research among female prisoners are scarce and the few studies done have been from western countries.…”

– The European Conference on Arts, Design and Education 2022 Official Conference Proceedings

“…Social changes are not always positive ones. Negative social changes such as the increase of women in criminal activities could also be attained which would be a great loss for society (Pattanaik & Mishra, 2001). Social change can be influenced and brought about by the population.…”