Gender and crime

• Patterns of female crime= 3/4 convicted offenders in the UK are male, Pollak, Chivalry thesis where men are less likely to punish women
• Explaining female crime= Parsons says gender roles in the family lead to less criminality, with women being made tender and socialised with "bedroom culture"
• Explaining male crimes= Winlow, looking the part of a criminal is easier for men, studied bouncers and their job let them appear masculine and have crime opportunities