Criminal Woman
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Cesare Lombroso's "Criminal Woman" is a controversial work of criminology that applied his theories of atavism to women.
Lombroso argued that physical characteristics could predict criminal behavior, suggesting that women with certain body types were predisposed to prostitution and other crimes.
The book is widely criticized for its pseudoscientific methodology, racist and sexist biases, and its contribution to harmful stereotypes.
It exemplifies the flawed reasoning and dangerous consequences of using physical attributes to judge character and predict behavior.
Lombroso argued that physical characteristics could predict criminal behavior, suggesting that women with certain body types were predisposed to prostitution and other crimes.
The book is widely criticized for its pseudoscientific methodology, racist and sexist biases, and its contribution to harmful stereotypes.
It exemplifies the flawed reasoning and dangerous consequences of using physical attributes to judge character and predict behavior.
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