Gendered stereotypes play a significant role in shaping criminal identities from "summary" of Gender and Criminality in Bangla Crime Narratives by Shampa Roy
Gendered stereotypes are deeply ingrained in society and have a significant impact on how individuals are perceived and treated. In the realm of criminality, these stereotypes play a crucial role in shaping the identities of those who are labeled as criminals. In Bangla crime narratives, we see how gendered expectations and norms influence the portrayal of criminal behavior, leading to the construction of specific criminal identities based on gender. Women, for example, are often depicted as either victims or temptresses in crime narratives, reinforcing the idea that they are either inherently virtuous or deceitful. This binary representation limits the range of roles available to women in these narratives and reinforces tr...
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