Women Criminals In India Sociological & Social Work Perspective

Women empowerment is the felt need of sociologists,social workers, criminologists, the government and the welfare organizations. Inthis context correction of women criminals in the social work philosophy mayhelp the fallen women to lead a socially purposeful life. In this bookcriminality of women is extensively analyzed in sociological and social workperspective. The criminals are classified as under various variables accordingto the the nature of their crimes. An analysis based on these variables has beenmade. The book also probes into theprison system, facilities available and especially how effective is the prisonlife in correcting the fallen women. The study also extends its scope bydiscussing the plans of the criminals after release. Women Criminals In India is a rich source of interest tothe professional social workers, correctional workers, and scholars ofcorrectional social work, sociology, criminology, anthropology and womenstudies. This book will also be useful to welfare officials, non governmentalorganization (NGOs), women movements, women organizations, policeofficials, prison reformers and all those who are interested in studying deviantbehaviour in women.