An Analysis of Adler's Theory and the Female Criminal

This research paper addressed the following question: Do select case studies conform to Dr. Freda Adler's theory regarding socio-economic influences on female criminal behavior or dispute her theory? My research involved three female criminals: Karla Faye Tucker, Andrea Yates, and Susan Smith. I addressed Adler's theory in detail, other theories, the makeup of the female criminal and various female crimes. This study provided evidence that all three case studies conform to Adler's theory. nIn accordance with Adler's theory, each of these three females committed crimes of accessibility. None of the three individuals sought to commit a premeditated act or to murder unknown victims. They were motivated by emotions arising at a point in time when access/opportunity presented itself.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2004

Author dc:creator

• Armentrout, Elizabeth G.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Loper, D. Kall
• Fritsch, Eric J.
• Caeti, Tory J.

• Adler, Freda.
• Female offenders.
• female criminal
• Adler's theory
• access
• opportunity
• murder
• socio-economic

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Armentrout, Elizabeth G.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 56607091
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4642/
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

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