Power-Control Theory

Kayla Kane; Brenda Blackwell

doi:10.1002/9781118519639.wbecpx116

Power-Control Theory

Kayla Kane
, Brenda Blackwell

Criminal Justice & Criminology

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Abstract

Power-control theory was developed by John Hagan with colleagues A. R. Gillis and John Simpson in an effort to theoretically explain the gender gap in offending and changes in this gap over time. The theoretical structure enhances elements from traditional control theories with measures of household/family power – referenced as household patriarchy – drawn from Marxian definitions of class. The theory has garnered some support over the years, with mixed findings concerning the role of patriarchy, but more support for the control elements linked to understanding the gender gaps in crime and delinquency.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment
Publisher	Wiley
Pages	1-3
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9781118519639
ISBN (Print)	9781118519714
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118519639.wbecpx116
State	Published - Jan 1 2015

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General Social Sciences

Keywords

criminology
delinquency
family
sex
social control

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Power-Control Theory

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