Question 1

Applying to female juvenile offenders the same disciplinary techniques used to treat male offenders is problematic because

Accepted Answer

The reasons behind criminal behavior can significantly differ between genders, necessitating different approaches to rehabilitation and discipline. Women may commit crimes for reasons distinct from those of men, suggesting that a one-size-fits-all disciplinary approach may not be effective or appropriate.

Question 2

The behavioral, physical, and psychological traits that are typically attributed to either a man or woman describe a person's __________.

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Gender refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, expectations, and societal norms that cultures and societies consider appropriate for men and women. It is distinct from sex, which is based on physical and biological differences. Chemistry and genetics do not directly relate to the social and cultural aspects of being male or female.

Question 3

Who argues in her book, The Beauty Myth, that women are taught to measure their worth in terms of physical appearance?

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Naomi Wolf is the author of "The Beauty Myth," where she argues that women are socially conditioned to measure their worth through their physical appearance.

Question 4

Carol Gilligan argues that many of the characteristics associated with gender can be explained through __________.

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Carol Gilligan's work emphasizes the role of socialization in explaining the characteristics associated with gender, suggesting that these traits are learned through societal norms and expectations rather than being innate or biologically determined.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a perspective, or version, of feminist theory?

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Island feminism is not recognized as a perspective or version of feminist theory. Liberal feminism, Marxist feminism, and Radical feminism are well-established perspectives within feminist theory, each focusing on different aspects of gender inequality and strategies for overcoming it.

Question 6

Which feminist theory believes that discrimination against women is not institutionalized or systemic?

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Liberal feminism argues that discrimination against women is not deeply institutionalized or systemic, but rather can be addressed through legal and social reforms within the current system. It focuses on achieving equality through political and legal changes without radically altering the structure of society.

Question 7

Phenomenological feminism examines

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Phenomenological feminism focuses on the lived experiences of women, including how they are treated within societal institutions. The discriminatory treatment of female delinquents by the juvenile justice system is a specific example of such lived experiences, making it a concern of phenomenological feminism.

Question 8

Feminists drew much inspiration from __________.

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The Civil Rights Movement provided a model for feminist activism and highlighted issues of equality and justice, inspiring the feminist movement to push for gender equality.

Question 9

The tendency for justice officials to give lighter sentences to girls is sometimes referred to as the

Accepted Answer

The chivalry hypothesis suggests that women are often treated more leniently by the criminal justice system due to traditional gender roles and stereotypes that view women as needing to be protected.

Question 10

Radical feminists argue against a male-dominated society, also known as a

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Radical feminists argue against a patriarchal society, which is a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Question 11

According to the 2018 Uniform Crime Reports, which of the following categories of offenses were most common in females under the age of eighteen?

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Status offenses are most common among females under the age of eighteen according to the 2018 Uniform Crime Reports. These are activities that are deemed offenses because of the age of the offender, such as truancy, running away from home, underage drinking, and violation of curfew.

Question 12

For a long time in history, women were considered to be _______of men.

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Question 13

What period saw the height of the second wave of the feminist movement?

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Question 14

What is the doctrine that advocates equality in the social, economic, and political treatment of women in society?

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Question 15

Freda Adler argued that the rise in female crime was, at least in part, attributable to __________.

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Question 16

Feminists drew much inspiration from the __________ movement.

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Question 17

One aspect of sexual freedom over which feminists do not always agree is __________.

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The answer of One aspect of sexual freedom over which...

Question 18

Radical feminists argue against a male-dominated society, also known as a ______ society.

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Question 19

The tendency for justice officials to give lighter sentences to girls is sometimes referred to as the __________ hypothesis.

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Question 20

It is often difficult to determine whether changes in female delinquency are due to underlying behavior or to ________________.

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Quiz 11: Females and Delinquency