Setting the Record Straight: A Response to Hagan, Gillis and Simpson (From Developmental Theories of Crime and Delinquency, P 343-349, 1997, Terence P Thornberry, ed. -- See NCJ-167734)

• NCJ Number: 167743
• Author(s): G F Jensen
• Date Published: 1997
• Length: 7 pages
• Sale Source: Transaction Publishers
• Publication Type: Research (Theoretical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Advances in Criminological Theory, Volume Seven

Annotation

Although numerous studies of gender differences in self- reported delinquency have been conducted, it was not until the late 1980's that gender differences were approached based on a sociological view that combined the study of class and gender.

Abstract

Researchers proposed a power control theory of common delinquency. In contrast to other theories, the power control theory predicted a positive relationship between class and delinquency, greater delinquency for males than females, and interaction between class and gender. Criticisms of the power control theory are noted that concern the gender-delinquency relationship; factors related to gender differences; the nature of relationships among people, institutions, and belief systems; and effects of gender-class interactions. The power control theory is applied to common and subcultural delinquency and specific offenses. 15 references