KRM 320

This document contains detailed summaries of the readings & articles included in themes 4 - 8 as well as detailed notes and answers to the critical thinking activities.

A comprehensive summary of themes 1-3 for KRM320 part A

General Issues in Relation to the Studying of Female Crime 1. Provide an overview of some of the general issues regarding female crime. 2. Critically examine the reliability and validity of official crime statistics with specific reference to female offending. 3. Compare the relative contribution of men and women to the crime rate by referring to authoritative research.

The Involvement of Women in Violent Crime • Critically discuss the reasons why women commit less violent crime than men. • Critically discuss the profile of female arsonists. • Critically examine women who kill in various contexts. • Robbery is arguably the crime that is least associated with women. Critically discuss the statement.

Involvement of women in property and economic offenses a detailed discussion of women’s participation in the property and economic crime by referring to each of the following: - Burglary - Theft - Organised crime - Embezzlement and fraud.

In-depth summary of theme 1-3 for the first test for part A of KRM 320. includes all critical thinking activities.

Comprehensive KRM 320 Notes for Essay topics 1-20.

Essays 13-14 (Unit 6) in essay & summary format, explaining the nature and extent of female juvenile delinquency, as well as the involvement of girls in gangs.

Essay 11 (Unit 4) in essay format demonstrating the nature and extent of the involvement of women in drug-related crimes.