SMNTY Classics: Is kleptomania a female disorder?

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SMNTY Classics: Is kleptomania a female disorder?

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Why are two-thirds of diagnosed kleptomaniacs women? How does it relate to the 19th-century rise of retail consumerism, shoplifting and keeping wealthy women out of prison? Find out in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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