Criticisms
Carlen believes there are shortcomings in feminist theories of criminality. Carlen points to three key areas of female offending that feminist theory cannot explain;
- That women’s crimes are that of the underclass, suggesting class conflict
- Female offending is disproportionately from ethnic groups suggesting race conflict
- Women in prison have usually suffered from poverty
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