Freda Adler

Freda Adler (born 1934) is an American criminologist and author known for her research on women and crime. She is widely associated with the study of female criminality and gender in criminology, and her work has been influential in shaping discussions about how social change affects women’s involvement in crime. Adler wrote *Sisters in Crime*, a landmark book that examines women’s participation in criminal behavior and the broader social conditions surrounding it. Through her writing and scholarship, she has contributed to debates on crime trends, gender roles, and criminal justice policy, and she remains a frequently cited figure in criminological literature on women and crime.