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1
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what is malestream bias?

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focus on male crime

2
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who found that there were equal rates of domestic violence in both genders?

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Archer and Strauss (2000)

3
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what is the chivalry thesis?

A

the idea that criminal justice agents are socialised to act in a chivalrous way towards women

4
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what is an expressive role?

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being caring, gentle and nurturing

5
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what is an instrumental role?

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being the provider

6
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what is the sex role theory?

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the idea that women are caring and men are the providers and male children seek to distance themselves from femininity

7
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what is compensatory compulsory masculinity?

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To distance themselves from femininity males become aggressive and anti-social

8
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what is control theory?

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the idea that women are controlled through patriarchy

9
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what is the class deal?

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working class women are led to conform by being offered rewards at work that allow a decent standard of living

10
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what is the gender deal?

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working class women are led to conform by a patriarchal society promising a loving and fulfilling family life is they conform to normal gender roles

11
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what is the liberation thesis?

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women become liberated from patriarchy so their crimes become as frequent and as serious as men’s crimes.

12
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Who identified hegemonic and subordinate masculinity?

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Messerschmidt

13
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what is hegemonic masculinity?

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Men turn to crime to gain this- it’s a dominant form of masculinity that is based upon heterosexism, having control over women and having financial security

14
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what is subordinate masculinity?

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A less powerful form of masculinity and it carries a lower status, e.g unemployed males and gay masculinity

15
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what is a body capital?

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when the physical body is used as an asset