In the United States, a Larger Percentage of Males Compared

question 67

Multiple Choice

In the United States, a larger percentage of males compared to females reports having had sex for the first time before age 13. In developing countries:

• A) a larger percentage of females versus males reports having had sex before age 13.
• B) the same trend is reported.
• C) these statistics are not collected.
• D) sex before age 13 is a crime.

Explain the sociological theories of crime, including strain theory, symbolic interactionism, and rational choice theory.

Analyze the relationship between social class, race, and incarceration rates.

Distinguish between acts that are criminal vs. deviant in Canadian society.

Assess the role of media in shaping perceptions of crime risk.