explaining male crime

Question 1

Why do males commit more crime then women?

Answer 1

• functionalists sex role theory and gender socialisation
• biological differences
• police assumptions and stereotyping

Question 3

What does Connell argue?

Answer 3

• there’s a hegemonic masculinity associated with the traditional masculine image in the world
• encouraged to be tough, aggressive
• male peer groups reinforces these tendencies, particularly among young men

Question 4

What does Messerschmidt argue?

Answer 4

• traditional concepts remain hegemonic culturally dominant
• different groups of males turn to different types of crimes to demonstrate their masculinity

Question 5

What does Messerschmidt mean by accommodating masculinity?

Answer 5

• m/c = adopt an accommodating masculinity in schools
• this is not to jeopardise their academic success
• but outside school they may engage in excessive drinking, vandalism and pranks

Question 6

What does Lyng and Katz argue?

Answer 6

• argue for the idea of edge work
• which is the idea that the thrill of crime can be exhilarating for m/c men as a way to press their masculinity
• this can lead to white collar or corporate crime

Question 7

Evaluation for Messerschmidt?

Answer 7

• not all male crime can be interpreted as an expression of masculinity