Author Question: Explain Hagans power-control theory and its implications for parenting. What will be an ideal ... (Read 78 times)

EY67 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Explain Hagans power-control theory and its implications for parenting.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the social and intellectual background that gave rise to gender-based theories of crime and criminality.

What will be an ideal response?

Galvarado142 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: key points to be made
Patriarchal homes have more traditional gender gap in childrens delinquency
Egalitarian homes have women with more power in workplace that translates back to the home
Definitions of acceptable behavior become equalized across gender
Boys and girls in egalitarian homes as likely to engage in delinquency
Girls in patriarchal homes protect & shelter girls more which deters delinequency
Implications may vary but should include egalitarian parenting philosophies

Answer to Question 2

Answer: key points to be made
Civil rights movement raised awareness of discrimination
Advances in organization of groups to advocate for gender, race & disabilities
Discussion over the ERA
Labeling theory becomes more conflict oriented
Womens studies programs in academic settings & increase in gender research