Prior to the 1970s,why Was It Assumed That Women Did

question 58

Multiple Choice

Prior to the 1970s,why was it assumed that women did not commit serious crimes?​

• A) ​Women were not physically strong enough.
• B) ​Women were assumed to be very dependent and nurturing.
• C) ​Women were not given the opportunities to commit such crimes.
• D) ​Women were too intelligent.

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