Female Conformity

Why do some sociologists believe that there is a Female Conformity which makes them commit less crime?

men and women are inherently different

• women have a natural desire to be caring and nurturing

• ‘normal’ women do not have a desire to commit crime

Who created the Sex-Role Theory?

Parsons

How does Parson’s Sex-Role Theory explain Female Conformity?

women are less likely than men to commit crime - core element of the female role that limit their ability and opportunity to do so

Why does Parson’s Sex-Role Theory suggest that there is Female Conformity?

boys and girls are socialised differently - hold different values

• women are socialised into an expressive role - taught to be nurturing preventing them from committing crime

Who created the idea of Compensatory Mascunlinity?

Cohen

What does Cohen’s idea of Compensatory Masculinity explain?

many boys who grow up without the presence of a male role model who is performing the instrumental role - socalised in a female dominated environment

• over-compensate for this by displaying exaggerated masculine traits - joining delinquent subcultures