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Socio-Culture Factors Responsible for Crimes Committed by Females of Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

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  • Asma Zafar
  • Muhammad Asim
  • Nazia Malik
  • Muhammad Iqbal Zafar

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The present study was designed to determine the socio-cultural factors responsible for crimes committed by females. The data was collected from Adiala Jail situated in Rawalpindi district by interviewing a sample of 100 female respondents. The data was collected by a well designed interview schedule and by using statistical techniques. As per research achievements of the project, it was concluded that 51% of female offenders were predominantly from rural areas which denotes poor education and income condition of the people. Majority i.e. 87% of the females were not affected by any circumstances like any psychological change due to imprisonment. Significant association between income and socio-cultural factors responsible for crimes conducted by females was noted.

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  • Asma Zafar & Muhammad Asim & Nazia Malik & Muhammad Iqbal Zafar, 2013. "Socio-Culture Factors Responsible for Crimes Committed by Females of Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, Pakistan," Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Richtmann Publishing Ltd, vol. 2, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjz:ajisjr:58
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5901/ajis.2013.2n1p373
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