Feminist Perspective on Crime

What is the feminist perspective on crime?

• The feminist perspective on crime focuses on the economic factors that lead to criminal behavior.

• The feminist perspective on crime emphasizes the gendered nature of crime and the unequal treatment of women within the criminal justice system.

• The feminist perspective on crime suggests that the criminal justice system is fair and unbiased towards women.

• The feminist perspective on crime argues that women are more likely to commit crimes than men.

Which subfield of study focuses on the feminist perspective on crime?

• gender studies

• feminist sociology

• feminist psychology

• feminist criminology

According to the feminist perspective, what is the primary cause of crime?

• Lack of education

• Poverty

• Mental illness

• Patriarchy and gender inequality

What is the main goal of the feminist perspective on crime?

• To advocate for harsher punishments for women offenders.

• To ignore gender inequalities and focus solely on other factors.

• To analyze and challenge gender inequalities and power imbalances.

• To promote gender stereotypes and reinforce traditional gender roles.

Which of the following is a criticism of the feminist perspective on crime?

• It overlooks the role of individual choice and personal responsibility in criminal actions.

• It fails to consider the impact of race and ethnicity on crime rates.

• It focuses solely on gender as the primary factor in criminal behavior.

• It ignores the influence of social and economic factors on criminal behavior.

Which feminist theory suggests that women engage in crime as a form of resistance against patriarchy?

• Liberation Theory

• Radical Feminism

• Socialist Feminism

• Postmodern Feminism