Which of the following is NOT an example of how crime is influenced by the social construction of gender?
A) Women make up a larger percentage of the prison population than men because of mandatory sentencing laws.
B) Women receive lighter sentences than men because they have children to take care of.
C) Male juveniles are more likely than female juveniles to be tried as adults because males are seen as more likely to be violent.
D) Women commit high-frequency crimes with low payoffs because they tend to work low-status jobs that give them opportunities to commit such crimes.
E) Girls accused of truancy are treated more harshly than truant boys.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q79: Homer Simpson, a character on the TV
Q80: In the 1970s, after the publication of
Q81: "Welfare queen" is an insulting term for
Q82: A boy receives a B+ on his
Q83: In 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia
Q85: Which of the following folk sayings expresses
Q86: There are a number of life expectancy
Q87: When people refer to Audre Lorde as
Q88: You observe children on a school playground
Q89: You notice that every time your textbook
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents