Sociology: Gender Data

This is a quiz based on the AQA A-Level the Social Distribution of Crime and Deviance topic in Sociology. Below are the terms which need to be matched to their definitions: 96% 4% 51% 49% Almost 60% 24-31% 2x 55% 44% 75% Shoplifting Immediate Custody Shorter
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Last updated: January 18, 2024
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51%
This is the percentage of the general population which is female.
Almost 60%
This is the percentage of women in custody and supervised in the community who have experienced domestic violence.
2x
This is the number of times women under community supervision and in custody with an assessment are as likely to have a mental health need than men.
24-31%
This is the estimated percentage of female offenders who have dependent children.
4%
This is the percentage of the prison population which is female.
96%
This is the percentage of the prison population which is male.
49%
This is the percentage of the general population which is male.
Shoplifting
This is the most common crime women commit - mostly for smaller items. It is less likely to be detected or reported.
55%
This is the percentage of women who are convicted for violence against the person.
44%
This is the percentage of men who are convicted for violence against the person.
75%
This is the percentage of TV license prosecutions which are for women - this percentage is likely due to the fact that women are more likely to be at home when the TV license people arrive.
Shorter
Women's sentences tend to be this on average compared to men.
Immediate Custody
Men are more likely to be put into this than women.
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