Which of the following is NOT a reason sociologists have offered to explain why violent crime rates generally are higher in the United States than in Western Europe?
A) substantial alcohol and drug abuse
B) the reluctance of Western Europeans to report crimes
C) a history of tolerating many forms of violence
D) significant unemployment

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The reluctance of Western Europeans to report crimes is not a reason sociologists typically offer to explain why violent crime rates are higher in the United States than in Western Europe. The other options (substantial alcohol and drug abuse, a history of tolerating many forms of violence, and significant unemployment) are factors that have been discussed in sociological literature as contributing to higher rates of violent crime. Reporting practices do not generally explain differences in violent crime rates between these regions.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Sociologists Have