Gender and Crime

Why do men commit more crime than women?
Men are the dominating force which have more freedom to do what they wish in society than women.
Men prefer to take part in social events which may entail negative behaviour such as going out for a few pints with the 'lads'
Official Crime statistics show that 87% of all recorded crime is committed by men.
Most crime committed by men from 18-24 yrs,are working class and crime is seen as a socialisation process.
'Ladette' culture is challenging the implied links between deviance and masculinity.
Frances Heidensohn (1985):
Female crime was either invisible or sociologists assumed stereotypical ideas on females.
Male dominance of offenders.
Male domination of sociology.
Vicorious identification: Mens interests are more exciting making sociologists want to study them.
Questions asked by Heidensohn:
1. Are there differences in the amount of crime committed by women and men?
2. Are there…

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