According to Your Textbook,why Do Women Generally Receive More Lenient

question 69

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook,why do women generally receive more lenient treatment in the courts in Canada compared to men?

• A) There is insufficient space in correctional facilities for women in this country.
• B) They commit less serious crimes.
• C) Judges have a tendency to feel sorry for women.
• D) The Criminal Code dictates that women should receive more lenient sentences due to sexism in Canadian society.

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