Masculinity, Crime And Deviance Flashcards
What did Messerschmidt (1993) mean when discussing ‘normative masculinity’?
He argues that men are always striving to fit into the tradtional ‘male’ sterotypes and as a result attempt to exersicse their control over others
Whats a Marxist criticism of normative masculinity resulting in abuse?
They would argue that its not only w/c people who abuse their partner
What did Merrserschmit argue that M/C kids had to do with their maculinity in schools to suceed?
He claimed that they have to abandon normative masculinity to do well at school
What did Diane Reaes claim with ‘clef habitus’ (M/C kids in school)
She claims that they act rowdy outside of school in order to make up for their lack of masculinity in school
What did Messerschmidt claim w/c boys adopted at school and outside of school?
He claims that w/c boys adopted oppositional masculinity both inside and outside of school
What did Messerschmidt claim rape was an example of?
He claimed it was an example of men trying to gain power over women
How does Katz (1988, Edgework) link to masculine crime?
He claims that crimonolgists ignore the fact that crimes cause pleasure, such as violent crimes
What did Simon Winlow find in his 2001 study ‘Badfellas’ regarding ‘body capital’?
He found that due to the loss of old industries, men now try to gain masculinity through their bodies through carers such as bouncing
How does Katz 1988 edgework link to Millers focal concerns?
W/c are likely to display focal concerns such as seeking excitement , so may be more likely to commit ‘fun’ crimes (e.g fighting)
