"The idea that women cannot be 'truly' evil is a problematic stereotype that exists in society. Some people assume that women are 'harmless' and that bad women are usually misguided and led by bad men somehow. Many struggle to see women as capable of committing evil acts without being influenced by men. This might be part of the reason why women tend to get treated more leniently by the criminal justice system. (see also the women-are-wonderful effect
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