Chivalry Thesis Flashcards
1
Q
Who invented the Chivalry Thesis?
A
Pollak (1950)
2
Q
Why are women less likely to be prosecuted for offences?
A
Because the CJS are more lenient towards them
3
Q
What are most criminal justice agents?
A
Men
4
Q
What are men socialised to act in?
A
A chivalrous way towards women
5
Q
What attitude do men have towards women?
A
Protective
6
Q
If men have a protective attitude towards women what are they less willing to do?
A
Arrest, charge, prosecute or convict them
7
Q
What are female crimes less likely to end up in? What picture does this give?
A
Official stats. Invalid picture that underrepresents female crime
