Gender and Crime: Feminism Perspectives and Masculinity Theories

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and theories discussed in the lecture on gender and crime from feminist perspectives and masculinity theories.

Feminist criminology

A field that examines crime through the lens of gender inequality and patriarchy, focusing on women's experiences as victims and offenders.

Patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Liberal feminism

A feminist perspective that emphasizes equal rights and opportunities for women, advocating for legal reforms and equal treatment in all societal areas.

Intersectionality

A framework for understanding how various forms of inequality—such as class, race, gender, and sexuality—intersect and collectively shape individuals' experiences.

Hegemonic masculinity

The culturally idealized form of masculinity that upholds male dominance and the subordination of women in a given society.

Critical masculinity theory

An approach that critiques traditional understandings of masculinity, exploring the experiences of men and the complexities of male power dynamics.

Radical feminism

A feminist perspective that views patriarchy as a system of power that organizes society into a gender-based hierarchy, emphasizing the need for radical societal change.

Biological essentialism

The belief that gender differences are rooted in biology, promoting the idea that societal roles for men and women stem from their physiological differences.

Cultural turn

An intellectual movement that shifted the analysis of feminist theory from material issues to the significance of culture and language in constructing gender.

Subordinate masculinities

Forms of masculinity that do not conform to the ideals of hegemonic masculinity and often face marginalization or exclusion.

Crime as a resource for 'doing' masculinities

The concept that crime can serve as a strategy for men to assert their masculinity, reflecting the social pressures and expectations of masculine behavior.