Gender And Crime: Why Women Commit Less Crime: Sex-Role Theory

Question 1

Oakley + parsons

Answer 1

Learnt to be more empathetic - less likely to want to hurt others, known how to express their emotions - criminals are typically tough

Girls are taught from a young age that they are going to be an expressive leader - prepare them for the future + no need to fall into deviance

Question 2

Cohen + Murray

Answer 2

Fathers lack involvement in socialisation - girls will not be taught aggressive and mainly norms

Boys lack strong male role models - having an absence father means they could fall into deviance due to brotherly love

Girls have positive behaviour to imitate - always have a strong female role model present who could teach them norms + values that will not make them fall into deviance

Question 3

Evaluation

Answer 3

Ignores that some women do commit crime

Many women reject feminine traits but still follow the law