Week 11: Feminist and Indigenous Criminology Flashcards
What is feminist criminology?
emerged in the 1970s/80s, focuses on the gendered nature of both victimization and offending, including pathways to offending, and experiences with the criminal justice system. Produced new research and innovated new methodologies
Differences between female vs male offenders in traditional criminology
more male arrests and prosecutions than female, women offenders are largely ignored, traditional criminology is seen as more “malestream”, in comparison with the massive documentation on all aspects of male criminality, the amount of work carried out on the area of women and crime is limited
How can gender stereotypes impact arrest decisions?
can contribute to biased decision-making in law enforcement, affecting who is targeted for arrest, how suspects are treated during interactions with police, and the outcomes of criminal investigations
What are the types of offenses most common by females
less serious offenses/violence, TV license evasion, parent failing to secure attendance of child, theft from shop
Biological differences of women in relation to crime
women are morally deficient but usually protected by feminine character traits, women can better hide their criminality, relationship problems and coercion by men can form a route into criminal activity for some women
What is the relationship between opportunity structures and female crime
proposes that women’s lower crime rates are due to lesser opportunity to engage in crime. Less access to illegal markets, less involvement in deviant subcultures, etc.
differences in strains and coping strategies/resources
In Robert Agnew’s general strain theory he found gender differences in sources of strain linked to care-giving roles, relationship conflicts, gender discrimination, etc. He also found gender differences in adaptations to strains like social support and emotion-focused coping mechanisms
mental health and addiction in female criminality
more adult females in prison had mental health difficulties, emotional and behavioral issues, and a drug/alcohol problem
women and their treatment by the criminal justice system
The Chivalry Thesis says that the criminal justice system treats women more leniently than men. This is not just because of their gender alone, but rather due to the responsibilities they are expected to uphold in the family. Women are treated more hershey where their behavior involves deviations from gender norms
indigenous criminology
exploring the impact of colonization and systemic oppression on Indigenous peoples’ experiences with crime and justice. Advocating for incorporating Indigenous legal traditions and community-based approached into the justice system
What are some examples of indigenous research methods
storytelling, oral history interviews, sharing circles, arts-based approaches, ect.
What are some ways that we can make the criminal justice system more friendly for all groups including Indigenous people?
recognition of colonial past and of Indigenous peoples, preventing research extraction, upholding culturally-grounded ethical principles
