Exam 7: Gender and Delinquency

One view of gender differences lies in the interaction of three relationships.  What are these relationships? ​

What is precocious sexuality? ​

Males and females are taught to value independence.

What gender patterns did researchers begin to focus on in the 1950s? ​

When compared to males, in what three areas do female juvenile homicide offenders have higher rates?

Trixie is assigned to research a theory for her juvenile delinquency class; she is also interested in gender and class structure.  She decides she should look for a theory holding the view that gender differences in the delinquency rate are a function of class differences and economic conditions that influence the structure of family life.  Which of the following should Trixie research?

Females are more likely than males to respond to anger with what type of feeling? ​

Of the following, which was reported as helping to protect girls at high risk for delinquency from engaging in violent behavior?

What two status offenses are girls more likely to be arrested for than boys? ​

Men from wealthy nations engage in sexual activities with trafficked individuals by traveling to destinations where women and children are prostituted.  What is this called? ​

At whom is the majority of girls' violence directed? ​

Throughout the history of the juvenile justice system, what behaviors were girls more likely to be punished for as opposed to actual delinquency? ​

According to critical feminists, what triggers the onset of female delinquency and deviant behavior? ​

When girls are aggressive, they are just as likely as boys to hide their behavior from adults. ​

What program for girls ages 11 to 14 develops girls' skills to resist pressure to use harmful substances as well as develop healthy ways to manage stress? ​

Ronda was happy that she had found the love of her life.  She and Davida were going to the prom in a month and needed to go shopping. Thinking she would surprise her, Ronda bought flowers and went to Davida's house.  Ronda caught Davida in bed with another girl from school; Ronda became enraged.  Before she knew what she was doing, she killed Davida and the other girl; what did Ronda more than likely use to kill the two girls?

What rates for women decline as they are empowered socially, economically, and legally? ​

What do some experts suggest regarding the differences in brain organization in males and females?

Girls who experience an early onset of physical maturity are most likely to engage in antisocial behavior. ​

Rosalind wants to research the theory that asserts our culture polarizes males and females, thereby forcing them into exclusive gender roles of "feminine" or "masculine."  Which of the following would Rosalind research?