Module 10: Feminist Criminology

Question 1

The Conservative Approach

Answer 1

Understands “difference’ between men and women as biologically based.

Question 2

The Liberal Approach

Answer 2

Differences between men and women are learned from gender roles and socialization patterns.

Question 3

Power-Control Theory

Answer 3

Difference in parental control and delinquent behaviour of boys and girls.

Question 4

The Generalizability Problem

Answer 4

Mainstream male criminology theories cannot be generalized to women - solely based on male experiences.

Question 5

The Gender-Ratio Problem

Answer 5

Why are there differences in rates and types of criminal activity between sexes.

Question 6

The Women’s Liberation Thesis

Answer 6

Difference in crime will decrease as difference in society decreases.

Question 7

The Victimization-Criminalization Continuum

Answer 7

Women’s victimization constrain/narrow their social supports, leaving them susceptible to criminalization.

Question 8

Hegemonic Masculinity

Answer 8

Masculinity that is culturally glorified, honoured, exalted.

Question 9

Typical Women in Prison

Answer 9

Young, poor, uneducated, unskilled.

Most sexually or physically abused.

Question 10

Gendering Crime

Answer 10

Hegemonic Masculinity,

Viewing gender more broadly.