men and crime

Cards (24)

  • Who argues that masculinity is a social construct?
    Messerschmidt
  • What is the dominant type of masculinity according to Messerschmidt?
    Hegemonic masculinity
  • Who typically develops subordinate masculinity?
    Gay men and lower class ethnic minorities
  • How do class and ethnic differences affect rule breaking among young people?
    They lead to different kinds of rule breaking
  • How do white middle class youths display hegemonic traits outside of school?
    Through drinking, vandalism, and pranks
  • What is the behavior of white working class youths in school?
    They challenge teacher's authority
  • How do black working class youths express their masculinity?
    Through gang membership and violence
  • What is a potential issue with Messerschmidt's argument about masculinity and crime?
    It risks being a circular argument
  • What does Messerschmidt fail to explain about men and crime?
    Why not all men use crime for masculinity
  • What is a criticism of Messerschmidt's application of masculinity?
    He overuses it to explain all crimes
  • What stereotype does Messerschmidt's argument reinforce about black working class youths?
    That they are all involved in gang crime
  • What do young men learn to adopt early in life according to Katz?
    A tough guise
  • What qualities are associated with the 'manly' image?
    Tough, strong, violent, and dominant
  • What happens when men do not meet masculinity expectations?
    They may be called weak or feminine
  • What does Katz suggest about the cycle of male violence?
    The abused often become the abuser
  • What percentage of homicide victims are women in the US?
    24%
  • What percentage of murderers are men?
    85%
  • What percentage of assault charges are against men?
    90%
  • What percentage of domestic violence charges are against men?
    95%
  • How has postmodernity affected men's expression of masculinity?
    Loss of traditional manual jobs
  • What type of jobs have increased for men in a postmodern society?
    Jobs in the service sector
  • Where did Winlow conduct his study of bouncers?
    Sunderland
  • What opportunities did bouncer jobs provide for young men in Winlow's study?
    Paid work and illegal business ventures
  • What illegal activities were associated with bouncer jobs in Winlow's study?
    Drugs, alcohol, and duty-free tobacco