gender socialisation

Question 1

Albert Cohen (1955)

Answer 1

socialisation more difficult for boys. role model (father) not as readily available. girls have easy access to mother, father traditionally at work. rebel against socialisation from mother, find all male peer groups for chances to develop masculinity. reward masc behaviours - aggressions, toughness etc

Question 2

Heidensohn (1985)

Answer 2

less opportunity for crime. women controlled in all aspects of life. Home - dependent on parents, dont stay out as late socialisation involves the home, adult - domestic roles. Work - glass ceiling effect.
Public - media reports of crime against women increase fear of going out after dark alone

Question 3

Pollak (1950)

Answer 3

claimed men in criminal justice system have protective attitude towards women so are more lenient.

Question 4

Pat Carlen

Answer 4

argues system biased against women. those seen as ‘good’ less likely to be charged than those seen as ‘bad’, e.g. have kids in care.

Question 5

Dabbs et al

Answer 5

9 of 11 inmates with lowest testosterone charged with non-violent crimes. 10 of 11 with highes committed violent crimes.

Question 6

Eriksson

Answer 6

compared hormone levels of men with history of alcohol aggression with control. men with alcohol aggression. neg correlation between oestradiol levels and testosterone- related violent aggression