Prior to the 1970s, Why Was It Assumed That Women

question 99

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 serious crimes.
• D)Women were too intelligent.

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