General theory, gender-specific theory, and white-collar crime
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of gender in white-collar crime. Directions for future research testing general and gender-specific theories are provided.
Design/methodology/approach
Prior research is reviewed and critiques of general and gender-specific explanations for offending in the workplace context are advanced.
Findings
Gender-specific explanations in other offending contexts (e.g. violent crime) appear to be less applicable to the understanding of white-collar crime, a finding that lends support to general theory.
Practical implications
This paper provides an outline for future research testing criminological theory in organizational settings.
Originality/value
This paper represents a unique attempt to apply general and gender-specific theories to a variety of financial crimes in the context of organizations.
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Citation
Holtfreter, K. (2015), "General theory, gender-specific theory, and white-collar crime", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 422-431. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFC-12-2014-0062
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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