FEMINIST APPROACH TO CRIME AND DEVIANCE

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What do feminists describe society as?
Patriarchal
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Who were the sociologists that argues theories applied to crime and deviance were male dominated? (women were forgotten about)
Heidensohnandslivestri
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Whats the term used when malle dominance is seen in society reflected in a male dominance of the sociology of crime?
Malestream
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What gender are most of the sociologists who research crime?
Male
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There is a low level of female crime, making it hard to study, women ususally commit crimes that are less likely to be detected! Give one example.
Prostitution
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What focuses on; female offending, womens treatment by the criminal justice system and the study of female vicimization?
Feministcriminology
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Who said that female offenders are often seen as double offenders as not only have they broken the rules but they have also broken the traditional gender roles?
Smart
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Womens offences are more S________ than males.
Stigmatized
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Who said that 'accomplishing masculinity' was the reason why men are more likely to commit crime?
Messerschmidt
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What focus has the feminist perspective made happen? V________ of women
Victimization
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