Abstract

List of Figures and Tables Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Contribution of Mainstream Theories to the Explanation of Female Delinquency 2. Feminist Theories of Girls' Delinquency 3. Trends in Girls' Delinquency and the Gender Gap: Statistical Assessment of Diverse Sources 4. Biopsychological Factors, Gender, and Delinquency 5. Family Influences on Girls' Delinquency 6. Peer Influences on Girls' Delinquency 7. Girls, Schooling, and Delinquency 8. Gender Differences in Neighborhood Effects and Delinquency 9. The Context of Girls' Violence: Peer Groups, Families, Schools, and Communities 10. Young Women and Street Gangs 11. Girls in the Juvenile Justice System Appendix: Girls Studt Group Members Notes References Contributors Index

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