Crime and Deviance - Feminism

Question 1

woman do not fit police stereotypes of a criminal so less likely to be stopped, arrested or charged
judges also reluctant to separate mother and child, and regard them as less dangerous than men

Answer 1

Pollack

Question 2

males are socialised into more aggressive and individualistic behaviour whereas females socialised into into culture of femininity (values likely to deter criminal action)
e.g children playing cops and robbers vs mums and dads

Answer 2

Carol Smart and Ann Oakley

Question 3

Women criminals often in difficult circumstances so come to the rational conclusion crime is the only route to a decent standard of living and for economic necessity
e.g theft more common in women, prostitution to provide for children

Answer 3

Pat Carlen

Question 4

as society becomes less patriarchal, female crime rates will also increase
women will have greater opportunities and confidence to commit crimes

Answer 4

Freda Adler