Feminist Theory and Movements Overview
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Which of the following was a key demand during the 1st Wave Feminism?

  • Reproductive rights
  • Intersectionality awareness
  • Voting rights (correct)
  • Workplace equality

    • The Violence Against Women Act was enacted during the 1st Wave Feminism.

    False

    Name one significant Supreme Court case related to women's reproductive rights during the 2nd Wave Feminism.

    Roe v. Wade

    The primary focus of _____ Wave Feminism is on the social construction of gender and intersectionality.

    <p>3rd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following feminist movements with their key features:

    <p>1st Wave Feminism = Voting and educational rights 2nd Wave Feminism = Social equality and reproductive rights 3rd Wave Feminism = Social construction of gender and intersectionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hypothesis suggests that chivalry is selectively extended to middle class and white women?

    <p>Selectivity hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Girls receive harsher punitive treatment in the justice system regardless of their socioeconomic status.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the twin effects of chivalry in the context of women in the justice system?

    <p>Increased leniency in protection of women and increased harsher treatment for control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The justice system may 'sexualize' girls' offenses, viewing them as a threat to traditional ____ expectations.

    <p>sex-role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the treatment of women with its corresponding characteristic:

    <p>Poor women = Receive harsher punishments for crimes violating femininity norms Middle-class women = Often favored by chivalry Minority women = Subject to increased punitive treatment Girls with minor status offenses = Undergo a higher rate of arrests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phenomenon called when the juvenile justice system relabels girls from status offenders to delinquent?

    <p>Bootstrapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There was a decrease in girls' arrests for status offenses during the 1970s due to decriminalization.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of offenses did the justice system tend to increase arrests for among girls post-decriminalization in the 1970s?

    <p>Minor assault charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major critique of traditional criminology from a feminist perspective?

    <p>It ignores the importance of gender and sex roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patriarchy is viewed as a fundamental principle of societal organization in feminist criminology.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Chivalry Hypothesis in the context of feminist criminology?

    <p>The Chivalry Hypothesis suggests that the male-dominated justice system displays leniency towards female offenders due to traditional chivalrous attitudes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Feminism aims to address the ____________ of females in society.

    <p>subordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts to their definitions:

    <p>Patriarchy = A system of societal organization where male privileges are superior Feminist Criminology = An approach that emphasizes gender and sex roles in justice Intersectionality = The recognition of overlapping identities affecting women's experiences Chivalry Hypothesis = The idea that the justice system treats female offenders leniently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is a focus of contemporary feminist criminology?

    <p>Understanding the gender gap in serious crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Feminist criminology does not acknowledge the importance of women's studies in its development.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do CJ policies reflect male domination according to feminist criminology?

    <p>CJ policies reflect male domination by discriminating against women and reinforcing traditional female roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant issue addressed by feminist theories of crime regarding existing criminological theories?

    <p>They often inadequately account for female crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The gender ratio problem questions whether existing theories can explain the gender difference in crime.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate gender ratio of boys to girls in crime according to Esbensen & Winfree (1998)?

    <p>1.5:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Feminist theories of crime examine issues of ___________ by exploring whether male-oriented theories apply to women.

    <p>gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the gender-related issues with their descriptions:

    <p>Generalizability = Do male-oriented theories apply to women? Gender ratio problem = Can existing theory explain the gender difference in crime? Female crime invisibility = Inadequate representation of female criminality in theories. Chivalry = Selective leniency based on gender and class in the justice system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Masculinity hypothesis' suggesting about female crime rates?

    <p>Women's movements lead to greater equality and higher female crime rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Economic pressures on women lead to a decrease in reliance on economic crime.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the single most distinguishing factor of female inmates?

    <p>Prior physical and/or sexual abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Women’s liberation movements demand for equal opportunity contributed to ________ in female crime rates.

    <p>increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Economic Marginalization Hypothesis = Suggests that female offenders often face economic hardships. Gendered Pathways Approach = Focuses on life experiences of girls/women involved in crime. Women’s Liberation Movement = Argued for equal rights and opportunities in the late 20th century. Gendered Context Approach = Studies differences in normative expectations for males and females.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the focus of the Gendered Context approach?

    <p>It examines the impact of social norms on offending behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Economic Marginalization hypothesis states that female offenders are primarily wealthy and well-employed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Gendered Pathways approach, what common experience do many female offenders share?

    <p>Physical and/or sexual abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Feminism

    • Feminism is a belief in social, political, and economic equality between the sexes.
    • Feminism is a radical notion that women are people.
    • Feminist Theory is a chapter in Criminal Justice and Criminology.

    Feminist Theory: Luminaries

    • Meda Chesney-Lind is a professor of Women's Studies and Chair at the University of Hawai'i.
    • She was a Fellow of the American Society of Criminology (ASC) in 1996 and received a Distinguished Scholar Award (1994) from the Division on Women & Crime, ASC.
    • In 1992, she received the Hindelang Award from the ASC.
    • She contributed significantly to the field in the previous 3 years.

    Feminist Movement: 1st Wave

    • 1st Wave Feminism (mid-19th century to 1960s) focused on demands for voting rights, education, and representation.
    • The suffrage movement and the 19th Amendment (1920) were key components of this wave.

    Feminist Movement: 2nd Wave

    • 2nd Wave Feminism (1960s to 1970s) demanded social equality.
    • Key legislative achievements included the Equal Pay Act (1963), Title IX (1972), Women's Educational Equity Act (1974), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (1974), and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978).
    • Landmark court cases included Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) and Eisenstadt v. Baird (1972), which legalized contraception for all.
    • Roe v. Wade (1973) legalized abortion.
    • Violence Against Women Act (1994).

    Feminist Movement: 3rd Wave

    • 3rd Wave Feminism (1990s) rejected singular definitions of "femininity"
    • It focused on recognizing the social construction of gender through intersectionality which considers factors like class, race/ethnicity, and sexuality.
    • There was concern about how the C.J. system treated women victims of domestic violence.
    • There was little emphasis on women's empowerment.

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    Explore the key concepts of feminism, including its definition, history, and influential figures such as Meda Chesney-Lind. This quiz covers both the 1st and 2nd Wave Feminist movements, emphasizing their significance in advocating for women's rights and equality.

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