According to the evil woman hypothesis, when females commit distinctly male-like crimes, the criminal justice system is likely to respond less harshly.

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The evil woman hypothesis suggests that when females commit crimes, especially those that are counter to gender norms (like violent or "male-like" crimes), they are treated more harshly by the criminal justice system because they have violated not only legal boundaries but also gender role expectations.

According to the Evil Woman Hypothesis, When Females Commit Distinctly