Feminist Criminology Explained: How Gender Shapes Crime and Justice

Описание: In this episode, Anthony Brown—legal practitioner and criminal law expert based in Lagos, Nigeria—dives deep into the world of feminist criminology, exploring how gender influences crime, criminal behavior, and justice system responses.

From the historical roots of feminism at the Seneca Falls Convention (1848) to the development of gender-based criminological theories, this video unpacks key schools
of thought including:

The Developmental School of Psychology (Jean Piaget & Erik Erikson)
The Relational School (Meda Chesney-Lind’s trauma-informed lens)
Freda Adler’s Liberation Theory and its globalization implications
Otto Pollak’s Chivalry Hypothesis and its controversial claims

You’ll also learn how General Strain Theory, intersectionality, and traditional Nigerian gender roles intersect to shape female criminality—often reactive, relational, and misunderstood.

Whether you're a student, researcher, legal professional, or simply curious about how gender and justice collide, this video offers a clear, engaging, and scholarly breakdown of feminist criminology.

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