Crime & Deviance: Topic 5

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What do official statistics show in regard to gender and crime?
They show four out of five convicted offenders in England and Wales are male.
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Why do some sociologists argue we underestimate the amount of female offending?
1. Typically female crimes such as shoplifting are less likely to be reported 2. Even when women's crimes are reported, they are less likely to be prosecuted.
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What is the chivalry thesis?
The chivalry thesis argues that most criminal justice agents are socialised to act in a 'chivalrous' way towards women, being more lenient with women making crimes less likely to end up in statistics. Women are also more likely to be cautioned.
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Why do feminists argue that the criminal justice system is biased against women?
Feminists argue the court treats females more harshly than males when they deviate from gender norms e.g. double standards.
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How do gender differences in crime reflect patriarchal control?
Heidersohn argues the main factor in women committing less crimes than men is the control men have over women e.g. control at home, control in public 3. control at work
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What are Carlen's concepts of class and gender deals?
The class deal: women who work will be offered material rewards, with a decent standard of living and leisure opportunities 2. The gender deal: patriarchal ideology promises women material and emotional rewards from family life by conforming.
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What does Carlen suggest would happen without these rewards?
Carlen suggests if the rewards are not available or worth the effort crime becomes more likely, explaining why working class women commit more crime.
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What is the liberation thesis?
The liberation thesis argues that as women become more liberated from patriarchy, their crimes will become as frequent and serious as men's. E.g. through education, women can now commit white collar crimes.
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How does Messersmidt describe masculinity?
He explains that masculinity is a social construct and achievement, hegemonic masculinity is the dominant, prestigious form that most men wish to accomplish. However some people have subordinated masculinities.
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How does Messersmidt suggest different youth groups display masculinity?
1. White middle class youths may vandalise as they have to subordinate to teachers 2. Working class youths may misbehave in and out of school 3. Black working class youths may have masculinity in gangs.
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How does Winlow suggest globalisation has affected masculinity and crime?
He suggests globalisation had led to a shift where there is a loss of manual jobs with more service sector jobs becoming available e.g. pubs.
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What is bodily capital?
Men use bodily capital to maintain their reputation e.g. bouncers seek to develop their physical assets by bodybuilding.
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