CC200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Pink-Collar Worker, Attention Seeking, Substance Abuse
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Cc200 lecture 19 female violent offences have increased since the yoa, due to policy changes and general increases in charges. Stereotypical gender relations lead to more female on female violence. Trauma and victimization this is primary reason for girls entering the criminal justice system (girls act criminally in response to victimization) Problematic family dynamics and parental relationships low maternal attachment. Gender based oppression and abuse, need to attract males (worth dependent on patriarchy) Mental health & personality factors such as depression, suicidal behaviours. School difficulties peer conflicts, low grades, dropping out. Alleviation of boredom, attention seeking (grounded in need to be noticed, valued) Substance abuse by parents of delinquent females. Connections to delinquent peers, especially older males. Negative self-representation belief that others see them negatively. Research shows that female aggression does not begin with an isolated event, but stems from progression. Within gender, race and ethnicity can also lead to different behaviours and motivations.
