Crime and Deviance in Relation to Gender Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of the UK population is females according to 2020 Ministry of Justice Data?
A
51%
2
Q
What percentage of the UK population is males according to 2020 Ministry of Justice Data?
A
49%
3
Q
What percentage of all prisoners in the UK are female according to 2020 Ministry of Justice Data?
A
5%
4
Q
What percentage of all prisoners in the UK are male according to 2020 Ministry of Justice Data?
A
95%
5
Q
By what percentage are males in the prison system overrepresented by?
A
46%
6
Q
What fact does this show about the population of the prison system?
A
More men are in prison than women
7
Q
What fact does this show about who is more likely to commit crimes?
A
Men are more likely to commit crimes
