Theory evaluations

• Heidensohn criticism of Chivalry theory - men will commit 'petty' crimes too; Carlen criticism is that women are either sentenced or let off crime when their position as an expressive family member is considered, rather than severity of crime
• In support of Chivalry theory - Campbell supports and says female suspects more likely to be just cautioned and not prosecuted
• Carol Smart criticises liberation thesis by saying Adler wrongly views juvenile crime as a reflection of future crime when juveniles become adults