Gender And Crime Flashcards
1
Q
How many prisoners are women?
A
7%
2
Q
What percentage of mental health inmates are female?
A
20%
3
Q
What are the biological factors of female criminality? (3)
A
Less impulsivity, better reasoning skills and less brutality.
4
Q
At what age is peak offending?
A
16-22
5
Q
Does having a child reduce criminality?
A
Yes
6
Q
What are he prerequisites for a self defence case?
A
A threat of death or serious injury.
