Theories Of Feminist Criminology

Feminist criminology is basically a theory amongst feminist that show their concern with the victimization of women. This theory suggests that most female criminals commit crimes due to constant discrimination between men and women. The main goal many feminist have is to eliminate any barriers between men and women. Feminism can be broken up to four different branches. Although each branch is fighting the same cause their battles are different. First it's Liberal Feminist which are focus on the theory that the main problem with equality is sexism. They believe women do not get the opportunity to move up in life because men immediately subdue them due to their gender. Second it's Marxist feminist. This branch of feminism is solely focus on

Every state has a crime victim compensation program. This program is a government program that reimburses victims of violent crimes. For example, base on a study held at Iowa State University victims of rape was at estimated $450 billion a year. A big portion of the estimate cost goes towards medical bills . For instance checking to see if the victim had contracted any STD because with rape the possibility of contracted and STD is higher then normal. When it comes to rape the pain does not stop just after the assault for many the pain continues until the victim takes a stand and decides not to be the victim any longer. As a matter of fact base on Rape Crisis center of Medina and Summit counties survivors of sexual assault are more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs and sadly attempt to commit suicide. Because of this the government offers counseling for victims. As a result of counseling many victims are able to move on with life and become more then just a victim. The government can also pay for lost of wages for victims who are severely injured. For example victims of aggravated assault which is a whopping $145,379 each assault. Another crime the government pays for is for victims of murder, which tops $17.5 million. This estimate includes the medical expenses as well. For example the medical examination of the body.

This theory believes the criminal was provoked or encourage by the victim. Then there’s the Deviant Place Theory, the best way to explain this theory is being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then there is the Routine Activity Theory, a theory that can be calculated by different risk factors in your life, for example, if you live in a bad neighborhood and you go on vacation your risk of getting robbed is higher. Finally is the Lifestyle Theory. This theory basically states that you are as good as who you hang out with. Personally I agree with this theory. I believe that some personalities can be molded by the people they hang out with, so if they hang out with people with negative personalities eventually they will develop negative traits. For example, on Oct 26 2012 Joshua Smith made a decision to take his mother's life. As a young teen he would hang out with thugs and always tried to get ''street cred''. Eventually Joshua Smith became aggravated with his mother because she wouldn't allow him to do things his so called crew did. In the end he made the decision to take his mother's life and is now serving 25 to 27 years in