Feminism Flashcards
What did Heidensohn say?
Adopted a control theory approach - patriarchal control was linked to female criminality
Women were controlled in both the public and private spheres of life which resulted in lower levels of female criminality
What is the ideology of seperate spheres and who says it?
Heidensohn - seperates areas dominated by man and woman.
Female more dominant in domestic sphere which limits their opportunity for crime.
Males more dominant in public and work spheres - control women through legitimate power and violence
Women meant to be seen as submissive to males in the public sphere
What did Heidensohn say about female criminality?
Women restricted by opportunities in the home, leave little time for criminality. Female crimes are linked to domestic tasks
What does Heidensohn say about male criminality?
Males commit more white collar crime as they have more authority within the workplace.
Evaluate Heidensohn’s views:
Research appeared dated - more women work so have greater involvement in the public sphere and work
Rising female criminality suggests a loss of patriarchal control
What is the liberation thesis and who said it?
Adler - women traditionally been limited to remain in domestic sphere [limited opportunities] but social changes led to better positioning of women.
more access to employment opportunities, more opportunity to be involved in illegitimate crime.
What did Adler say about the empowerment of women?
increased self-confidence to challenge female stereotypes
Increased strain for them to becomes providers for themselves and their family
Socialisation of girls into being more assertive and financially independent
What did Adler say about the rise in female criminality?
Movement from traditional criminality to masculine areas of crime, such as violence, fraud, white collar and corporate crime.
I in 4 crimes are now committed by women.
Evaluate Adler’s view:
Female crime rose before impact of second wave of feminism
