Defiances might is deemed to
involved to some extent a form of labeling perspective. This means that a
person's identity or behavior might be influenced by how be describe, see or
group them. In this perspective people and institutions with authority to label
what is defiant have the control and influence to exercise control and what and
who should be considered as defiant. Such people and institutions include the police,
courts, schools, social workers among others. The example given is that of a
psychiatrist who deems a woman as mentally ill. This can change her lifestyle,
identity and behavior.
This differs with conventional point of view
that looks at people as having free will to make their own decisions. A person
having free will is capable of making his or her own decisions despite what
others might think or say. In the labeling perspective one is influenced by
what others think and say. As a result of that, one will behave to fit the
description.
Social Response
To Crime Committed by Different Genders
The society generally depends on culture and
tradition to judge on crimes committed as opposed to the laws of the land (Law
Teacher, 2013). With this in mind, some crimes such as armed robberies are
expected to be committed by men as opposed to women. In other areas where
prostitution is illegal, the crime is seen as being committed by women as
opposed to men. In addition to that, the punishment is different. For example,
a woman who has killed someone is more likely to be judged more harshly as that
is seen as a male crime (ReviseSociology, 2016). In the same case, a male
prostitute will be judged more harshly compared to the female gender and
considered more of being lazy and looking for the easy way out.
Role of Women
and Men In Criminal Justice System
As Victims of crime: In most cases, women are
the victims in crime. This is because they are easy targets as they are deemed
as physically weak and are most likely to have valuables with them. The most
common crimes that are perpetrated against women include sexual abuses and
domestic abuse. In recent years, robbery with violence has become common too.
For men, they are less likely to suffer from sexual abuse even though it
happens. They are however more likely to suffer from crimes such as police
brutality, assault and robbery since they are more exposed in terms of their
lifestyles. The society is more likely to sympathize with women who are victims
of crimes as opposed to men. Women are seen as weak and people who need to be
taken care of whereas men are expected to man up even after a crime. A good
example is sex abuse where the man is rarely seen as a victim if the culprit is
a woman.
As Defendants: Majority of the crimes
committed is by men. The account for more than 80% of all the violent crimes
that are committed. Such crimes include armed robbery, rape, domestic violence
among others. When such crimes occur, people expect the culprit to be a man
automatically. Crime can be committed by anyone and women have their own share
of crimes. The most common crimes committed by women include prostitution where
it is illegal, illegal drugs distribution and other torts.
References
Giddens, A., Duneier, M., Appelbaum, R. P.,
& Carr, D. S. (2016). Introduction to sociology. WW Norton
Law
Teacher. (2013, November). LawTeacher. Retrieved February 1, 2018, from
LawTeacher website:
https:/www.lawteacher.net/free-law-essays/criminology/relations-between-gender-and-crime.php
ReviseSociology. (2016, November 30). ReviseSociology.
Retrieved February 1, 2018, from ReviseSociologyWebsite:
https://revisesociology.com/2016/11/30/gender-crime-sex-role-theory/
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