Vocabulary Chapter 8

Question 1

Battered Woman Syndrome

Answer 1

Legal defense used by women charged with murder of spouse/boyfriend. Based upon the belief that long-term abuse leads women to kill their abuser.

Question 2

Chivalry

Answer 2

Actors in the criminal justice system are more lenient in their treatment of females who break the law.

Question 3

Domestic Violence

Answer 3

Physical abuse owards a partner while in a relationship. Typically men beating women.

Question 4

Emotional Abuse

Answer 4

Victim suffers extreme forms of berbal and emotional assault. Difficult to detect by outsiders, as no physical marks are present.

Question 5

Emotional Neglect

Answer 5

When parents/guardians fail to provide psychological support (i.e., nurturning environment, no affection) to their children.

Question 6

Feminist Criminology

Answer 6

“Challenges male power and the patriarchical structure.” Conflict is caused by differences between men and women.

Question 7

Gender

Answer 7

A person’s classification into a male or female.

Question 8

Physical Abuse

Answer 8

Individuals are hit, kicked, slapped, burnt, etc.

Question 9

Physical Neglect

Answer 9

When a parent/guardian/caregiver who is legally obligated to provide for the needs of another human being (i.e., child, disabled, mentally incapacitated or senior) fails to provide vital necessitites such as food, clothes, medical care and shelter.