Feminist criminology is the study of crime in terms of gender, for example why men commit more crimes than women, why women commit more petty crimes, such as theft the display, only violent crimes, sexism in the justice system. , and the victimization of women. Feminist criminology includes many branches. Liberal, radical, Marxist and socialist feminisms are widely recognized, although there are other "currents" such as postmodernism and ecofeminism. Most feminist criminology involves critiques of the ways in which female offenders have been ignored, misrepresented, or stereotyped in mainstream criminology, but there is no shortage of distinct theories and modifications of existing theories. Although all feminist theorists share a common focus on gender inequality, there are different views on the source of the problem and the ultimate solution. Liberal feminists Freda Adler and Rita argued that sociological factors, not physiology, best explain women's criminality. There is a close relationship between the emancipation of women and the increase in the rate of female crime. As women become more liberated and become more involved in full-time jobs, they are more likely to engage in the types of crimes that men commit. Thrasher, a leading exponent of the social disorganization perspective, believed that girls and women committed fewer crimes because they were more closely monitored by boys and men. These arguments lacked any factual basis. Most crimes committed by women were not linked to improved labor market opportunities. Feminist research has shown that many female offenders are often single parents and some may be pregnant, resulting in more women receiving lesser sentences rather than prison terms because courts have the added responsibility of take children into account. Until middle of paper......ney. According to a study by Schwartz and Pitts at Ohio University, “70% of homicides occurred between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The majority of these homicides occurred in low-income areas. In the same study, the average profile of domestic burglary victims is under 19 years old, with an annual income of less than $15,000, and tenants living in a multi-family unit. Works Cited Siegel, L. (2006). Criminology. 9th ed. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth. McGrath, J. (2009). Theories of victimization. Yahoo Voice. Retrieved from http://voices.yahoo.com/theories-victimization-victim-precipitation-lifestyle-3180181.htmlHermida, J. (2012). Feminist criminology. Retrieved from http://www.julianhermida.com/contfeminist.htmFrench, M. (2010) Feminist criminology and integrated theory. Mega links in criminal justice. Retrieved from http://www.drtomoconnor.com/1060/1060lect07b.htm