The Rising Feminist Criminology
The rising of feminist criminology is a major step towards emancipation of women from the powerful clutches of men. It is meant to overcome hurdles in the life of women owing to the issue of gender inequality, exploitations in the hands of men. The action got mandatory and calls for immediate relief to protect the existence of women and preserve some status. Various laws that have been passed in favor of women are a result of continuous efforts of various activists like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar Chandar Vidyasagar, Phule etc who are also known to initiate feminist movements in India but the problem being that despite the numerous legislations there is surge incline in the crime rate pertaining to women. The objective of the movements and various efforts was to locate the loops in the laws or ensure effective implementations of the laws for women such that they can be seen as delivering good results and ensure benefit of the society. Further the role of feminist criminology was thought