Female Aggression

This critique explodes the stereotypical assumption that men are more prone than women to aggression

• A cogent and holistic assessment of the theoretical positions and research concerning female aggression
• Examines the treatment, punishment and community response to female aggressive behavior
• Examines topics including sexual power, serial murder and the evolution of gendered aggression
• Treats female aggression in its own right rather than as a counterpart to male violence

Keywords: forensic psychology, violence, sexual power, physical aggression, criminal psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, alcohol abuse, sexual assault, sexual power