One theory of crime suggests that women's crime rates will increase as more women enter the labour force and assume power,while simultaneously being less involved as wives and mothers.Which theory posits this notion?

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The theory that suggests women's crime rates will increase as they enter the labour force and assume power while being less involved as wives and mothers is the liberation hypothesis. This theory argues that as social and economic status of women improves, traditional gender roles and constraints on women's behavior are relaxed, leading to increased criminal behavior among women.

One Theory of Crime Suggests That Women's Crime Rates Will