Heidensohn (1985)

• What did they argue is apart of female nature and is the reason they commit less crime?

  conformity
• Why did they argue women were confirmative?

  Patriarchal society imposes control over women and reduces their opportunity to commit crime - by their fathers when they're young and later their husbands.
• What did she argue in regard to the traditional expectations of women?

  Women are expected to be based within the home performing household tasks - creates restrictions on time and movement.
• Note: Heidensohn didn't believe that women should commit more crime or that an increase in female criminality would = equality - DON'T WRITE THIS!
• What sociological perspective was she?

  Feminism
• Also makes reference to the financial control men have as the sole breadwinner and threat of domestic violence
• Who are controlled more closely daughters or sons?

  Daughters