Chapter 7 - Gender and Delinquency Review

These flashcards are designed to help students review key terms and concepts related to gender differences and delinquency as discussed in Chapter 7.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their culture and gender.

Relational Aggression

A type of aggression where harm is caused through damaging relationships or social status rather than physical harm.

what are the Gendered Cognitive Differences

Variations in mental abilities that show females having superior verbal skills and males excelling in spatial tasks.

Gender-Schema Theory

The concept that suggests traditional gender roles influence how individuals perceive and behave in gender-specific ways.

Two Cultures View

The perspective that suggests boys and girls differ in social behavior due to separate socialization in peer groups.

Self-Esteem Issues

Challenges related to personal value and self-worth, particularly common among girls concerning body image.

Chivalry Hypothesis

The idea that women’s criminal behavior is often overlooked or excused by male authorities.

Power-Control Theory

Suggests that family structure and class influence the nature of delinquency and control within families.

Critical Feminist Views

The viewpoint that addresses gender inequality derived from the power imbalance between men and women in society.

Early Puberty

The onset of physical maturity at an earlier age, linked to increased antisocial behaviors and conflicts.

Emotional Internalization

The tendency to process and express emotions inwardly, often leading to feelings of anxiety and sadness, more typical in females.

Aggression Types

The distinction between physical aggression, typically displayed by males, and relational aggression, more common in females.

Dysfunctional Home Lives

Family environments characterized by instability or abuse, leading to adverse outcomes in children's behaviors, especially in girls.

Masculinity Hypothesis

The belief that women who commit crimes often exhibit traits or behaviors traditionally associated with masculinity.

Gender Differences in Delinquency

The disparity in types and rates of delinquent behaviors exhibited by males and females, with significant variations based on crime type.