Gender And Crime Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Heidensohn
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Patriarchal Control - Women have one male figure in their life who does not want them to commit crimes
2
Q
Parsons
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Sex role theory - Due to biology and socialisations women are nurturing and incapable of crime
3
Q
Pollak
A
Chivalry thesis - men have a protective attitude towards women and thus are more lenient
4
Q
Adler
A
liberation thesis - women are now becoming more equal in society with men, therefore they now commit more crime
5
Q
Carlen
A
Women turn to down when the gender and class deal breaks down, where they cannot be financially rewarded for being a good mother nor for working hard
6
Q
Messerschmidt
A
Men use crime as a resource to accomplish more masculine status
7
Q
Katz
A
Men commit crime for a thrill
