Heidensohn Flashcards
(14 cards)
Why does Heidensohn argue women commit fewer crimes than men?
As Patriarchal society imposes greater control over women
What does patriarchy do to women?
Reduce their opportunities to offend
Where are the 3 places women are controlled?
Home, Public, Work
What does women’s domestic role in housework and childcare mean? What does this reduce
Women have restricted time and often are at home. There opportunities to offend
Who can impose the expressive role on women?
Men
How is the expressive role imposed on women?
Through use of financial power and threat of domestic violence
How are daughters restricted?
Not allowed to stay out late - ‘Bedroom Culture’
How are women controlled in public spaces?
By fear of male sexual violence
Media reporting of… frightens women into staying…
Rape, Indoors
What can lead to women being seen as ‘loose’?
Dress, makeup and behaviour
Why might women avoid going into pubs?
They are sights of criminal activity and they fear getting a bad reputation
Women’s… position reduces…
Subordinate, Criminal opportunities
What prevents women rising to senior positions where there are more opportunities for WCC?
The glass ceiling
AO3
Postmodernists - Reject that women are kept at home in domestic role as outdated - 67% in employment
