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THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE UPSURGE OF FEMALE CRIMINALITY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This work looks at the implications of the upsurge of female criminality in Nigeria. The work draws it strength from consulting numerous materials. It supports the assertion that more women are now involved in crime. The work infers that they have always been attracted to and actively involved in crime. Poverty, change in the traditional roles of women, the quest for economic occupations and unbiased criminal justice agents are identified as the main reasons for the increase in female criminality. The upsurge of female criminality is not without implications, as such, this study revealed that it will not only destroy the socialization structure of the society, it is a sure way to norm-less state. The need to discourage female criminality in Nigeria call for encouragement of women in the form of education and training, employment opportunities to reduce poverty and income disparities, and traditional leader as well as religious leaders involvement in the correctional process. Keywords: conviction, crime, criminality, incarceration and recidivism.