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Stereotype is a common feature that is associated with gender. In minds of many, they possess a formed decision that a certain group of people are the ones who commit certain crimes. It may be true or it may not. In such incidences, the society is encouraged not to take sides but to ensure that the rule of law is followed, adhered to and followed to the latter (Davies, 2010). Different scholars have tried to come up with studies that trace their data from criminal reports in police and federal departments. By so doing, the male gender has been associated with the highest number of criminal records just because these studies focus on them. On the contrary, it is imperative to identify the reasons as to why the female gender is associated …show more content…
Women are believed to be responsible and it is through them that multiplication on planet earth takes the centre stage. Therefore, issues like pregnancy and small children can be a major deterrence to a heavy sentence.
The gender gap for involvement in criminal activities is influenced by the level of motivation and the exposure to the acts of crime. For women, they are least motivated and are not exposed to criminal activities. For the male gender, their involvement in such activities is defined by the two factors; motivation to participate in criminal activities and the exposure to the acts of crime.
Reference
Davies, P. (2010). Gender, Crime and Victimisation. London: Sage Publications.
Silvestri, M., & Crowther-Dowey, C. (2008). Gender & crime. Los Angeles: SAGE.
Morash, M. (2006). Understanding gender, crime, and justice. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Sage Publications.
Walklate, S. (2004). Gender, crime, and criminal justice. Cullompton, Devon, UK: Willan
Stereotype is a common feature that is associated with gender. In minds of many, they possess a formed decision that a certain group of people are the ones who commit certain crimes. It may be true or it may not. In such incidences, the society is encouraged not to take sides but to ensure that the rule of law is followed, adhered to and followed to the latter (Davies, 2010). Different scholars have tried to come up with studies that trace their data from criminal reports in police and federal departments. By so doing, the male gender has been associated with the highest number of criminal records just because these studies focus on them. On the contrary, it is imperative to identify the reasons as to why the female gender is associated …show more content…
Women are believed to be responsible and it is through them that multiplication on planet earth takes the centre stage. Therefore, issues like pregnancy and small children can be a major deterrence to a heavy sentence.
The gender gap for involvement in criminal activities is influenced by the level of motivation and the exposure to the acts of crime. For women, they are least motivated and are not exposed to criminal activities. For the male gender, their involvement in such activities is defined by the two factors; motivation to participate in criminal activities and the exposure to the acts of crime.
Reference
Davies, P. (2010). Gender, Crime and Victimisation. London: Sage Publications.
Silvestri, M., & Crowther-Dowey, C. (2008). Gender & crime. Los Angeles: SAGE.
Morash, M. (2006). Understanding gender, crime, and justice. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Sage Publications.
Walklate, S. (2004). Gender, crime, and criminal justice. Cullompton, Devon, UK: Willan