Patterns of Criminal & Deviant Behaviour: Gender (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions

Exam code: C200

29 mins6 questions
1a
2 marks

Describe what is meant by the term chivalry thesis.

1b
8 marks

Explain the main patterns of crime for different groups in the contemporary UK.

You should explore at least two groups in your response.

2
1 mark

Use the words in the box below to fill in the spaces in the statements that follow.

self-fulfilling prophecy stereotyping Albert Cohen

Fiona Devine glass ceiling chivalry thesis

A term used to describe the idea that women are treated more favourably by the police and courts.

3
1 mark

Use the words in the box below to fill in the spaces in the statements that follow.

Carlen deprivation scapegoat

social inclusion white collar crime Murray

A sociologist who studied female crime.

4
1 mark

Use the words in the box below to fill in the spaces in the statements that follow.

meritocracy chivalry thesis random sample Walby prejudice Chambliss

A term used to describe the idea that men are punished more harshly for crimes than women.

5
8 marks

Explain why some females commit crime.

You should explore at least two reasons in your response.

6
8 marks

Explain how gender is related to crime.

You should explore at least two ways in your response.