If the criminal justice system were to reduce its practice of chivalry, there would be the false perception that female criminality is increasing.

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Chivalry refers to a set of behaviors and attitudes that are expected of men towards women, including protecting and being lenient towards them. If the criminal justice system were to reduce its practice of chivalry towards female offenders, they would be treated more equally to male offenders. This could result in the false perception that female criminality is increasing because more women may be getting arrested and convicted without the leniency they may have previously received.

If the Criminal Justice System Were to Reduce Its Practice