Which Statement Is NOT True About Gender Differences in Status

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about gender differences in status offenses?

• A) Girls are more likely than boys to be taken into custody for status offending.
• B) Recent research suggests that gender differences in offending may be explained by innate biological factors.
• C) Girls are more likely to run away from home because of victimization in the home.
• D) Historically, girls and boys' socialization resulted in impacted gender differences.

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