Which of the Following Best Represents the Focus of Early

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents the focus of early theories of women's crime?

• A) Men's crime was so pervasive that there was little time to focus on women's crime.
• B) Women were seen as less intelligent and more full of revenge and jealousy than men.
• C) Women were physically weaker but cognitively superior to men.
• D) Women were equally capable but not recognized as such by men.

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