Feminist perspectives on crime

Question 1

Heidensohn and Carlen- Opportunity to commit crime

Answer 1

• Women do not have the opportunity to commit crime due to them caring for their families

Question 2

Heidensohn- Social control

Answer 2

• control over women is reinforced. E.g. Women are not expected to go out at night, whereas this is acceptable for men.

Question 3

Carlen- Patriarchal ideologies

Answer 3

Womens’ crime reflect their powerlessness