Explain Hagan's power-control theory and its implications for parenting

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: [key points to be made]
*Patriarchal homes have more traditional gender gap in children's delinquency
*Egalitarian homes have women with more power in workplace that translates back to the home
*Definitions of acceptable behavior become equalized across gender
*Boys and girls in egalitarian homes as likely to engage in delinquency
*Girls in patriarchal homes protect & shelter girls more, which deters delinquency
*Implications may vary but should include egalitarian parenting philosophies

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