How are girls similar and different from boys in terms of their offending and victimization? Describe some typical pathways to delinquency for young women.
Explain the meaning of “androcentric bias” and give examples of this phenomenon in the study of delinquency.
Why do most traditional delinquency theories inadequately explain girls’ delinquency?
Explain the meaning of the term “double standard” and show how the double standard affects male and female involvement in the juvenile justice system.
Explain the concept of “differential socialization” and provide several examples from your own life that illustrate this phenomenon.
What does it mean to examine delinquency from a feminist perspective?
What are some of the key feminist arguments for female involvement in delinquency and crime?
How do the insights of labeling theory help to explain the importance of calling young girls “victims of commercial exploitation” instead of “prostitutes”? What changes when we use a different label for this activity?
What are risk, protective, and promotive factors?
What is the meaning of “resilience” and what do you believe helps to promote resilience in the lives of girls?
