Feminists on C&D: Evaluation of Sense of Masculinity Flashcards
What would Right Realists say about how useful Messerschmidt’s explanation of domestic abuse is?
It is not very useful
What would Right realists argue about the choices of people to commit crimes?
They are rational
Which theory did Clarke create?
Rational Choice Theory
What does Rational Choice theory say about why people will usually commit crimes?
The reward outweighs the cost
What does Rational Choice Theory say about the costs of committing crime in the modern day?
The costs are low
What does it mean if the costs of committing crime are low?
People are less likely to be prosecuted for a crime
What does it mean for the cost of committing Domestic Violence?
The cost is low
If the cost of committing domestic violence is low, what will offenders be more likely to do?
Commit it continuously
What do Right Realists argue would happen to crimes like DV if there were more harsh punishments?
It would happen less
