Consider the Relationship Between Patriarchy, Powerlessness, and Crime

question 21

Multiple Choice

Consider the relationship between patriarchy, powerlessness, and crime. When lower-class males are shut out of the economic opportunity structure, they try to build their self-image through acts of machismo; such acts may involve:

• A) self-mutilation.
• B) violent abuse of women.
• C) drug use.
• D) the use of weapons.

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Definitions:

Family Functions

The roles and activities that families perform to meet the needs of its members and society at large, such as providing physical care, emotional support, education, and socialization.

Funds of Knowledge

This concept refers to the knowledge and skills that families and communities pass down through generations, highlighting the cultural wealth present in diverse households.

Families in Poverty

Households experiencing severe financial hardship and struggling to meet basic needs due to low income.

Community Engagement

Active participation and collaboration among community members to address issues affecting their well-being.