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What principle fundamentally organizes a patriarchal society?
What principle fundamentally organizes a patriarchal society?
The Chivalry Hypothesis suggests that the justice system treats women more harshly than men.
The Chivalry Hypothesis suggests that the justice system treats women more harshly than men.
False
What is the primary focus of the Gendered Pathways Approach in contemporary feminist criminology?
What is the primary focus of the Gendered Pathways Approach in contemporary feminist criminology?
Life experiences and developmental trajectories of girls/women involved in crime.
In a patriarchal society, the rights and privileges of _____ are subordinated.
In a patriarchal society, the rights and privileges of _____ are subordinated.
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Match the following feminist criminology hypotheses with their descriptions:
Match the following feminist criminology hypotheses with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a feature of contemporary feminist criminology?
Which of the following is a feature of contemporary feminist criminology?
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Girls receive harsher punishment for status offenses because their actions are often sexualized.
Girls receive harsher punishment for status offenses because their actions are often sexualized.
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What kind of women does the Selectivity Hypothesis mainly pertain to in the criminal justice system?
What kind of women does the Selectivity Hypothesis mainly pertain to in the criminal justice system?
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The ____ hypothesis suggests that female offenders are often the heads of households and lack alternative options.
The ____ hypothesis suggests that female offenders are often the heads of households and lack alternative options.
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Which concept emphasizes the role of gendered societal norms and expectations in crime?
Which concept emphasizes the role of gendered societal norms and expectations in crime?
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Study Notes
Feminist Criminology
- Criminology's "major blind spot" is neglecting gender and sex roles.
- Patriarchal societies prioritize male rights over female rights.
- Criminal justice policies often support patriarchy by discriminating against women and reinforcing traditional gender roles.
Contemporary Feminist Criminology Highlights
- Strong commitment to intersectionality.
- Understanding women's unique position within male-dominated criminal justice fields.
- Examining masculinity and the gender/age gap in serious crime.
- Critically evaluating media portrayals of women and girls.
- Recognizing the importance of women's and girls' studies.
Chivalry Hypothesis
- Suggests a male-dominated justice system treating women leniently due to traditional attitudes.
- Women are seen as objects, and punishment is often lessened.
- Leniency extends to middle-class, white women and those committing "traditional feminine crimes."
- Chivalry may stem from paternalism.
Chivalry and Punitive Treatment
- Harsh punishment is associated with poor/minority women violating gender norms..
- Girls are often punished more harshly for minor offenses like running away. This may be because the system interprets these actions as a threat to traditional gender roles. Research shows a decrease in arrests for status offenses, but increase in arrests for minor assault charges for girls.
- This suggests a connection between the justice system and the labeling of girls as "delinquent" and transferring them into private residential psychiatric facilities.
Other Hypotheses
- Masculinity Hypothesis: Women adopting masculine traits due to social change.
- Economic Marginalization Hypothesis: Poor, underemployed women as heads of households often lack alternatives.
- Gendered Pathways Approach: Focuses on the developmental factors behind female involvement in crime, acknowledging abuse.
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Gendered Context Approach: Examines how males and females encounter different expectations and opportunities for crime, leading to different interpretations of similar situations.
- Physical and sexual abuse is a significant factor cited in 55% of female inmates.
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Description
This quiz explores key concepts in feminist criminology, focusing on gender roles and the impacts of a male-dominated justice system. It discusses the chivalry hypothesis, intersectionality, and the role of media in shaping perceptions of women in crime. Test your understanding of how these factors influence criminal justice policies and theories.
