Gender and crime

Question 1

Sex role theory

Answer 1

Parsons argues that due to sex roles in the family, women are more likely to take on the expressive role and be responsible for socialising children.

Question 2

Patriarchal control

Answer 2

Heidensohn argues that women are conformists, controlled by a patriarchal society.

Question 3

Evaluation

Answer 3

Female criminality is growing. Women make up 4.6% of prison population.

Question 4

Class and gender deals

Answer 4

Hirschi argued that most people don’t commit crime because they are rewarded if they conform to social norms.

Question 5

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