2. Perspective of feminist criminology

Major Perspectives in Feminist Criminology
1. Liberal Feminism
Liberal feminists believes that women’s inequality results from discrimination and  their unequal opportunities in society.
The main Focus of Liberal Feminism are-
- Equal rights for both men and women
- Equal educational opportunities for all the gender irrespective of their social backgrounds. 
- Equal employment opportunities for male and female once they meet the requirements for employment. 
- Male and Female should enjoy equal legal protection as part of their fundamental human rights. 
Their Explanation of Crime: According to the liberal feminist, Women's crimes may result from their limited opportunities and economic inequality in the society. 
2. Radical Feminism
Radical feminists believe patriarchy is the root cause of women’s oppression.Their main focus are
- Male dominance:Since most society is Patriarchal in nature, the make dominate the female in almost all the sphere of society life.
- Violence against women: Violent acts in the society are mostly targeted at women who are vulnerable.Due to this vulnerability,the Radical feminists believe that the women are Sexually exploited.Which is another focus area for radical feminism.
Crime Explanation:
Crimes such as rape and domestic violence are tools of male control over women.
3. Marxist/Socialist Feminism
This perspective links women’s oppression to capitalism and economic inequality.Their Focus are-
- Poverty
- Economic dependence
- Exploitation of women
Crime Explanation:
They explained that Women may engage in crime due to economic hardship and lack of opportunities.
4. Postmodern Feminism
Postmodern feminists argue that women’s experiences are diverse and influenced by:Race,Class,Culture,Religion,Sexuality
To them there is no single uniform female experience of crime.

Contributions of Feminist Criminology to criminology.

a) It Increased attention to violence against women
b) It helped in the development of victim support services
c) It helped in the Promotion of gender-sensitive laws
d) It Improved understanding of female offending
e) Through their work, there was advocacy for prison reforms for women
Criticisms of Feminist Criminology
-Some argued that  it focused  too heavily on women,making their views bais 
- Radical feminism is criticized for portraying men negatively.
- Some of the  views of their theories may not apply equally across cultures globally. 
Despite these criticisms, feminist criminology remains important in modern criminal justice studies.