The society, in which we live, is composed of many rules and values. Gender roles are no exception. These so-called 'roles' have been in existence throughout the centuries. As children, we are taught what is appropriate conduct for boys and girls. Boys are taught to be aggressive and masculine, while girls are taught to be passive and feminine. From day one, women are taught to conform to such feminine expectations. Although men provide more of …showed first 75 words of 1916 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1916 total…these children and mothers, but also gives us a good society in the future. These facilities should be built for all of us. Bibliography Heidensohn, Frances. 1995. Women and Crime. New York University Press. Washington Square, New York Simon, Rita James. 1975. Women and Crime. Lexington Books, D.C. Heath and Company. Lexington, Massachusetts Simon, Rita J. and Landis, Jean. 1991. The Crimes Women Commit The Punishments They Receive. Lexington Books, D.C. Heath and Company. Lexington, Massachusetts