Social Distribution Of Crime: Gender

Question 1

What demographic is most likely to meet the criteria for crime according to the text?

Answer 1

Males aged 16-25

This demographic shows a significant correlation with criminal behavior.

Question 2

What theory suggests that delinquent subcultures arise from social structures?

Answer 2

Subcultural theory

This theory explains the emergence of gangs and other forms of delinquency.

Question 3

Who proposed the Chivalry thesis in relation to gender and crime?

Answer 3

Pollack

The Chivalry thesis argues that the legal system is more lenient towards women.

Question 4

What term describes behaviors such as toughness and dominance associated with masculinity?

Answer 4

Toxic masculinity

This concept highlights harmful societal expectations of male behavior.

Question 5

By age 40, what proportion of males has some kind of criminal conviction?

Answer 5

1 in 3 males

In contrast, 1 in 10 females have a criminal conviction.

Question 6

What are the two roles associated with gender in the context of crime?

Answer 6

Instrumental and expressive roles

These roles can lead to different types of criminal behavior and societal expectations.

Question 7

How many times more likely are men to commit sexual offenses compared to women?

Answer 7

50 times more likely

This statistic underscores gender disparities in crime rates.

Question 8

What does Cohen’s theory focus on regarding crime?

Answer 8

Delinquent subcultures

Cohen’s work emphasizes how certain social conditions foster delinquent behavior.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The concept of _______ refers to societal pressure on men to conform to traditional masculine behaviors.

Answer 9

Toxic masculinity

This pressure can lead to negative outcomes, including criminal behavior.

Question 10

What is the relationship between functionalism and crime as suggested by Durkheim?

Answer 10

Boundary maintenance

Functionalism views crime as a means to reinforce societal norms and boundaries.