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 |
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| 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 | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
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Scopus Subject Areas
- General Social Sciences
Keywords
- criminology
- delinquency
- family
- sex
- social control
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