Why do men commit crime?

    Cards (3)

    • Messerschmidt
      Argue masculinity is an accomplishment, something men have to constantly work at constructing and presenting to others
    • Messerschmidt: hegemonic masculinity

      Dominant form of masculinity that most men wish to accomplish
      • define this through paid work, ability to subordinate women and heterosexuality
    • Messerschmidt: subordinate masculinity

      some men (ethnic minorities and w/c) lack resources to accomplish hegemonic masculinity > turn to crime
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