Interactionists on C&D: Evaluation of Labelling of Offenders Flashcards
What would Feminists say Interactionists ignore?
They ignore how the patriarchy impacts how crime and deviance is treated in society
Which gender do Feminists argue are treated worse in the Criminal Justice System?
Women
Which theory did Heidensohn create?
Double deviance theory
What does the double deviance theory say?
Women are punished twice in the criminal justice system
What is the first way women are punished for committing a crime?
For doing it in a masculine way
What is the second way women are punished for committing a crime?
For going against their gender role
What will it mean in terms of punishments in relation to the double deviance theory?
Women are punished more harshly