Which of These Factors Makes Sociologists Question the Relationship Between

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of these factors makes sociologists question the relationship between youth and crime?

• A) Official crime statistics show that middle-aged people commit a large percentage of the crimes in our society.
• B) Young people may commit crimes that are more visible and therefore are arrested more often.
• C) Young people may commit more property crimes, but older people commit more violent crimes.
• D) Young people are stronger and more fit, so they can actually find jobs instead of resorting to criminal activity for income.

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