Which of the following statements about crime and gender have been supported by data from the last decade?
A) Crime differentials between men and women can be attributed mostly to emotional and psychological differences.
B) Women are equally likely as men to commit property crimes.
C) As women gain power in the labor market through education and income, crime rates among women rise to match those among men more closely.
D) Women are equally likely as men to commit violent crimes.

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Research indicates that as women's participation in the labor market increases, along with their educational attainment and income levels, the gap in crime rates between men and women narrows, particularly for certain types of crimes. This suggests that socio-economic factors play a significant role in influencing crime rates among women, rather than solely emotional or psychological differences.

Which of the Following Statements About Crime and Gender Have