The traditional criminologist

Question 1

Introduction
basically define traditional criminology impact

Answer 1

Field of TC historically paid little attention to role of gender in study of crime

Few exceptions are seen through the works of
Cesare Lombroso, Guglielmo Ferrero, WI Thomas and Otto Pollack

The essay will basically explore central arguments put forth by these traditional criminologists
critique them
highlight the impact on the understanding of
female criminality

Question 2

Two matters that feminist scholars agree on in relation to traditional criminology’s contribution to academic scholarship on women offending

Answer 2

1, Marginalization and invisibility= Where women offenders in traditional criminology were either entirely ignored or appeared marginally in research

2. Misrepresentation and stereotyping= The few theories that did exist on WO were based on limited and restricted research and therefore lead to the creation of stereotypes

Because of this, women in general were misrepresented , therefore perpetuating gender biases in criminology