“Women are expected to be caring and compliant. A woman who commits crime is therefore an aberration - abnormal and exceptional. This is not true for men." Sonam, Muskan, Shivani, Ravina, Radhika… framed in their dual identities as women and alleged 'husband killers', they have not just grabbed headlines and courted notoriety over the last months but also challenged conventional notions about femininity and crime. The questions abound: Why do women commit crimes? Why are they treated differently than male criminals? Are they demonstrating empowerment or signs that they are, in fact, disempowered? It's a mix of social stigma, rigid gender roles, and unrealistic standards for women, experts say. 🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/19/anatomy-of-a-crime-sonam-muskan-and-more-why-are-women-criminals-different?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation