Authors:
- Paul Andrew Bourne: Academia.edu, ResearchGate

- Dennis Brooks: ResearchGate

- Zandy U. Elliott: ResearchGate

- Moya-Gaye Hamilton: -

- Vivienne L. Quarrie: ResearchGate

- Ikhalfani Solan: ResearchGate

- Feliciano Thorpe: Academia.edu, ResearchGate

Abstract: »Introduction: The issue of gender participation in major crimes israrely researched, and this is because of the gender disparity in crime victimology and arrest. This gender stereotype accounts for few studiesin criminology, public health, and policy framework. The current studyfills a gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive assessment of female participation in major crimes such as murder, shooting, aggravated assault, rape, and robbery.
Objectives: The following general objectives guided this research: evaluate the prevalence of female participation in major/serious crimes in Jamaica; determine annual changes in female participation in major/serious crimesin Jamaica; assessthe relationship between females arrested for murders and females arrested for shootings in Jamaica; evaluate the relationship between females arrested for robberies and females arrested for aggravated assaultsin Jamaica; assess the relationship between females arrested for murders and females arrested for aggravated assaults in Jamaica; and, evaluate the relationship between females arrested for murders and females arrested for robberies in Jamaica.
Research Methodology: This study employed a quantitative research design, using a cross-sectional approach and secondary data on female participation in major crimes in Jamaica from 2014-2024. SPSS Version 29 and Microsoft Excel were used with a purposive sampling technique and chi-square and regression analysis. The statistical significance level was 5% (0.05) at two-tailed.
Findings: There were 24,937 people arrested for major/serious crimes in Jamaica (murder,shooting, aggravated assault, robbery, and rape), of which females constituted 3.14% (782 females, prob. = 0.031359). On disaggregating the data, 2.65% (prob. = 0.0265) of females were arrested for carrying out or being an accomplice to a murder, lessthan 1% for shootings, 11.98% (prob. =0.119818) for aggravated assaults, and 2.15% (prob. = 0.021462) for robberies. The number of females arrested for major offenses has fallen in 2015, 2020, and 2023.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this study aims to shed light on the increasing involvement of women in major crimes in Jamaica between 2014 and 2024.The findings will inform policy and practice, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address the root causes of female criminal behaviour and improve rehabilitation strategies within the criminal justice system. Ultimately, this study will offer valuable insights into crime prevention efforts and gender-sensitive approaches to reducing female involvement in criminal activities in Jamaica.« (Source: International Journal of Current Research in Education, Culture and Society)

Contents:

	Abstract (p. 31)
	Introduction (p. 32)
	Statement of the Problem (p. 33)
	Research Gap (p. 33)
	Purpose of the Study (p. 34)
	Significance of the Study (p. 34)
	General Objectives (p. 35)
	Definition of Terms (p. 35)
	Theoretical Framework (p. 36)
		Feminist Criminology (p. 36)
		Routine Activities Theory (p. 37)
		Social Control Theory (p. 37)
		Strain Theory (p. 37)
		Social Learning Theory (p. 37)
	Research Related Literature (p. 38)
		Female Participation in Crime Globally and in the Caribbean (p. 38)
		Socioeconomic Factors and Gendered Experiences (p. 38)
		The Role of Family and Social Networks (p. 39)
		Female Criminality and Gang Participation in Jamaica (p. 39)
		Psychological Factors and Female Criminality (p. 40)
	Gap in the Literature (p. 40)
		Limited Research on Female Criminality in Jamaica (p. 40)
		Lack of Gender-Specific Criminological Analysis (p. 40)
		Socioeconomic Factors and Female Crime (p. 41)
		Psychological and Trauma-Based Factors in Female Criminality (p. 41)
		Female Gang Participation in Jamaica (p. 41)
		Lack of Longitudinal Research on Female Criminality (p. 41)
		Cultural Influences on Female Criminality (p. 42)
	Research Methodology (p. 42)
		Research Design (p. 42)
		Population and Sampling Design (p. 43)
		Instrumentation (p. 43)
		Results Analysis (p. 43)
		Findings and Interpretation of Data (p. 43)
			Objective 1 Evaluate the prevalence of female participation in major/serious crimes in Jamaica (p. 43)
			Objective 2 Determine annual changes in female participation in major/serious crimes in Jamaica (p. 45)
			Objective 3 Assess the relationship between females arrested for murders and females arrested forshootings in Jamaica (p. 46)
			Objective 4 Assess the relationship between females arrested for robberies and females arrested for aggravated assaults in Jamaica (p. 47)
			Objective 5 Assess the relationship between females arrested for murders and females arrested for aggravated assaults in Jamaica (p. 48)
			Objective 6 Assess the relationship between females arrested for murders and females arrested for robberies in Jamaica (p. 49)
		Discussion (p. 50)
		Conclusion (p. 53)
		Recommendations (p. 54)
		References (p. 55)

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