Gender, crime and justice 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyCrime and devianceA2/A-levelAQA Created by: emilywhite17Created on: 06-02-20 19:59 What is meant by the chivalry thesis? Men are socialised to be chivalrous towards women and therefore the criminal justice system is more lenient towards women 1 of 13 How is the criminal justice system bias against women? 1) there are double standards for men and women 2) women who do not conform to heterosexual roles are punished more harshly 2 of 13 What is the functionalist sex role theory based on? Parsons instrumental and expressive roles 3 of 13 according to Heindenson, where are women controlled? Home, Work and in public 4 of 13 What are the two deals suggested by Carlen? Class and gender deal 5 of 13 What is meant by the liberation thesis? As society becomes less patriarchal and more equal, women crime rates become equal to men 6 of 13 What is meant by net widening? Rise in arrests is due to the criminal justice system prosecuting females foe less serious forms of violence than previously 7 of 13 What are some of the explanations for male crime? 1) Masculinity and crime 2) postmodernity, masculinity and crime 8 of 13 According to Messerschmidt what is the dominant masculinity? Hegemonic 9 of 13 According to Messerschmidt, how is masculinity a social construct? Masculinity is an accomplishment that men constantly have to work at constructing and presenting to others 10 of 13 What is the main criticism of Messerschmidt? He is describing male offenders, not explaining male crime, leading to a circular argument 11 of 13 Where and who was Winlow's study on? Bouncers in Sunderland 12 of 13 What is meat by bodily capital? What men use to maintain their reputation and employability 13 of 13
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