A3 - Gender and crime Flashcards
what is the pattern in statistics in gender and crime ?
Statistical data and prison records show that men are more likely to commit crimes than women in general . Men are also more likely to commit violent and more serious crimes such as murder and women are more likely to commit theft.
what are the 3 statistics about gender and crime ?
1 . In 2016 the ministry of justice found that prosecutions
of men outnumber those of women by 3:1
2. In 2019 , the ministry of justice report on women and the criminal justice system found that women commit fewer crimes and less dangerous crimes than men.
3. The office of National statistics ( 2013 ) report found that females account for only 18% of crime , mainly of theft. However official figures may be misleading for several reasons.
what are the names of the theories for Gender and crime ?
Pollocks chivalry theory, Box theory, The control theory , The sex role theory, The hegemonic masculinity theory, The edgework theory.
what is the Pollocks chivalry theory in Gender and crime ?
It explains the gender differences in conviction rates . Men are naturally protective of women and male officers are less willing to arrest female suspects.
what is the Box theory in gender and crime ?
Box theory suggests that women are less likely to be convicted of serious crimes because they are more likely to show remorse than men.
What is the control theory in gender and crime ?
The control theory suggests that women commit less crime as they are protected and controlled by men.
Women are controlled by their fathers and relatives as young girls and later by their husbands when they are married.
what is the sex role theory in gender and crime ?
The sex role theory states that females have less time to commit crime due to the Triple shift burden.
What is the Triple shift burden ?
The triple shift burden is when women do unpaid housework , paid labour and childcare imposes a triple burden on them in comparison to men who only do paid work.
What is the hegemonic masculinity theory ?
It states that men commit crime in order to show their masculinity and prove that they have power and control over them.
what is the Edgework theory in Gender and crime ?
Edgework theory could explain a males offenders actions as it would explain that young males commit crime for the risk and thrill of getting caught.
