Exam 10: Feminist Models of Crime

Which concept best exemplified by this statement: "I am so relieved that my daughter has found a man who can take care of her."

Feminist theories surfaced because females began offending at higher rates than males.

The rate of female offending for public order crimes has increased since the 1970s.

______ feminism emphasizes control of reproductive systems instead of focusing on economic structure.

The ______ type of liberal feminists support government involvement to provide education to underprvieleged citizens.

Feminist scholars emphasize the need to avoid "blurred boundaries."

How did feminist criminology evolve?

Identify three of the six types of feminist theories and provide the key assumptions for each.

______ feminism sustains that women should take control of their own bodies and their reproductive functions in order to control their criminality.

Which type of radical feminism argues that women should not try to act like men?

Treating women as though they are on a pedestal is referred to as ______.

There is no point in measuring anything» is an assertion that best matches ______.

Female delinquency has ______ in the last decades

Rape reform laws that came from understanding/theorizing about the offense is an example of ______.

Distinguish among chivalry, paternalism, and patriarchy.Provide examples to of each to support your answer.

Compare and contrast the gender ratio issue and the generalizability issue.

______ feminism emphasizes men's ownership of the means of production.

Patriarchy asserts that women's nature is biologically determined.

Identify a policy/program that was influenced by feminist criminology.Explain how feminist criminology (research) influenced this policy/program.Do not use the examples offered in the Policy Implications section.

Historically, feminism focused mostly on white middle-class women.