why do men commit crime

Question 1

hegemonic masculinity

Answer 1

• achieved through subordination of women and heterosexism (being attracted to women and belittle them)
• some have subordinated masculinities, e.g. WC/EM men who lack the resources
• MC men may use corporate crime to achieve hegemonic masculinity

AO3: doesnt explain why not all men use crime to achieve masculinity

Question 2

postmodernity and crime

Answer 2

• globalisation led to modern, de-industrialised society
• loss of manual jobs - men cant show masculinity through physical labour
• opened up night leisure jobs, provides WC men with paid work and opportunity for illegal business

AO3: successfully shows changing expression of masculinity

Question 3

bodily capital

Answer 3

• postmodernity created organised professional subculture
• new businesses in nighttime economy
• violence becomes a way to both show masculinity and earn a living
• use bodily capital to maintain employability, e.g. bouncers body building to develop physical strength