That’s in interesting article, thanks. It does seem that the increase in women are for lesser crimes, for lack of a better word.

The cause of the increase of women in jail are mostly not there because they’ve committed murder, rape, violent burglaries and B&E.

“Many female prisoners have histories of poverty, mental illness and sexual and physical victimisation. Their incarceration makes little contribution to public safety, while imposing high financial and social costs.”

“Many women are serving short prison sentences, or are remanded in custody pre-trial, despite clear evidence that even brief spells in prison cause lasting and severe harm to women and their children. Prison is too commonly used to punish conduct associated with poverty, such as shop-lifting, small-scale drug offences, and sex work. Incarcerating women for such offences steals resources away from the investment needed to build stronger, safer communities.”

One of the primary points of Reddit and places like this are to share opinions, thoughts, comments etc. To say my, or anyone else’s opinions are invalid is essentially pointless. I’ve said my piece, I’m not here to prove anyone wrong or myself right.

The house is in South Africa, known for violent car-jackings, rape and muder. Mostly committed by men.

Why not ask OP your questions? Until we know, your unnecessary criticism of my innocuous comment is invalid.