What Two Things Must a Theory Explain If It Does

question 37

Multiple Choice

What two things must a theory explain if it does a good job of explaining gender differences in offending?

• A)The gender gap and the differences in types of offenses committed by men and women
• B)The fact that women are more criminal than men and that they commit more serious crimes
• C)The role of victimization in offending and the disparate treatment of minority offenders
• D)The income inequality between men and women and the fact that women are more likely to live with their children

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