Heidensohn - Patriarchal Control
womens behaviour is conformist because patriarchal society imposes control:
at home - e.g Dobash and Dobash show male violent attacks stem from men's dissatisfaction with their wives domestic performance. Also, girls develop a 'bedroom culture' as they are controlled and kept at home.
in public - e.g Islington crime survey found 54% of woman avoided going out after dark, compared to just 14% of men. Also, women fear their 'reputation' will be altered if they are out at night.
at work - women are often 'overseen' by male managers and male supervisors. Sexual harassment is a way of keeping women in their place.
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