Gender And Crime: Biology And Functionalism

Question 1

Lombroso:

Answer 1

Argues that women are genetically less inclined to criminality as they are more passive and don’t possess the initiative and intelligence to break the law

Question 2

Thomas:

Answer 2

Argues that men and women possess different personality traits such as men are more active and women are more passive and require social approval such as accepting domesticity

Question 3

Sutherland

Answer 3

Argues that there are clear gender differences in socialisation

Girls are supervised more controlled and go out less

Boys take risks are tough and active and therefore have more opportunities for criminality

Question 4

Parsons

Answer 4

Discusses differences in gender roles

Males have an instrumental role, requiring them to be the leader and provider

Women have an expressive role of emotional support and socialising children