Gender Shapes Experiences with Crime Both as Victims and Perpetrators.

1. Different Gender and Victimization partern

Men and women experience crime differently due to gender roles and social expectations. Gender influences criminal activities in different ways.It determines who commits what crime?,who is at risk of which crime, what is the reporting pattern and attitudes to reported cases.It also affects the justice system treatment pattern.The focus of this topic is to consider the following key areas 
-Types of crimes committed by the different genders 
- Looking at who stands the risk of victimization
- What is the reporting behavior of those who are victims?
- What kind of  Treatment is available by the justice system

1) Looking at Women as Victims: Women are more likely to experience certain forms of violence and abuse.Which includes the Following Common Crimes committed against Women
a) Domestic Violence : This involves physical Violence by intimate partners or family members against an individual 
.b) Sexual Violence: which Includes acts like rape, sexual assault, and harassment.
c) . Human Trafficking: 
Women and girls are often trafficked for sexual exploitation.
d) Harmful Traditional Practices- These are practices that are detrimental to the health and well-being of individuals.
Examples include female genital mutilation ,widowhood practices and forced marriage. Women Are Vulnerable to harmful traditional practices due to the following 
-Economic dependence
-Patriarchal culture
-Physical vulnerability
-Gender discrimination
-Limited access to justice