The gender ratio problem of criminality has roots in biosocial theories of crime as well as biological theories. The gender ratio problem is defined as “the need for an explanation of the fact that the number of crimes committed by men far exceeds the number of crimes committed by women in almost all categories.” Also, when women are identified as the committer of a crime, they are found to more likely assume the role of a follower than that of a leader. Theories have been offered for the gender ratio problem in criminology. One of these theories derives from Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. According to Darwin, women have the ability to identify and protect their offspring from danger. This ability also leads women to inherently
