One of the arguments feminists make about pre-feminist theories of deviance is that these theories ignored the deviance of women and, when they occasionally discussed it, they also tended to focus on a very narrow range of types of deviance. Two of these stereotypical female types of deviance were prostitution and shoplifting. A third was:
A) mental illness
B) illegal drug use
C) political radicalism
D) murder
E) none of the above

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Pre-feminist theories of deviance often focused on a narrow range of female deviances, including prostitution, shoplifting, and mental illness, reflecting societal stereotypes and biases rather than a comprehensive understanding of women's deviance.

One of the Arguments Feminists Make About Pre-Feminist Theories of Deviance