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:

Emotional Labor

Work that is explicitly intended to produce a desired state of mind in a client.

Mental Labor

Involves cognitive work, such as problem-solving, planning, and decision-making, which is often contrasted with physical labor.

Manual Labor

Physical work done by hand, often requiring strength or skill, in contrast to work performed by machines or mental effort.

Household Labor

The unpaid work done within the home, such as cleaning, cooking, and taking care of children, often divided among family members based on gender norms.