How has the social context affected the legal context in terms of female delinquency?

Historically, social attitudes towards gender roles have influenced the legal treatment of female delinquency. Women who engage in delinquent behavior have often been viewed through a lens of deviancy or mental illness, leading to differential treatment by the legal system. Additionally, societal expectations of women as caregivers and nurturers have sometimes influenced more lenient sentencing or diversion programs for female offenders.