Feminist Criminology through a Biopsychosocial Lens

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Feminist Criminology Through a Biopsychosocial Lens presents an interdisciplinary framework for understanding sex and gender differences in criminal and crime-type behavior. Grounded in the biopsychosocial paradigm, this third edition explores how biological, psychological, and social factors interact to shape differences in criminal behavior among males and females.

The book addresses two core concerns of criminology, the generalizability problem (whether theories developed about men apply to women) and the gender ratio problem (why men consistently commit more crime than women). In contrast to more traditional approaches that focus solely on environmental factors, the book draws on research from sociology, psychology, anthropology, behavioral genetics, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology to provide a more comprehensive understanding of female and male patterns of offending. The result is a compelling framework that challenges purely environmental explanations and encourages a broader framework for explaining sex and gender differences in crime.

This edition has been thoroughly updated and includes a new chapter examining women as defendants in the criminal justice system, including discussions of sentencing disparities, serial murder, female sex offenders, and women and the death penalty. This edition also marks the addition of Dr. Eric Cooke as co-author. This book is ideal for students, researchers, and professionals seeking a comprehensive and scientifically grounded perspective on sex and gender differences in criminal behavior.

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