Jack and Jill Are Both Convicted of Armed Robbery

question 46

Multiple Choice

Jack and Jill are both convicted of armed robbery.At the sentencing hearing,the judge sentences Jack to ten years in prison and orders him to pay a fine of $1,120 as well as restitution to the victims.Jill,on the other hand,is sentenced to only five years in prison and must pay a fine of $750;she does not have to pay any restitution.Jill's sentence,which is more lenient than Jack's for the same crime,provides an example of:

• A)the brutalization hypothesis.
• B)the patriarchal hypothesis.
• C)the gendered hypothesis.
• D)the chivalry hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Military Families

Families where one or more members serve in the armed forces, often facing unique challenges such as frequent relocations and deployment-related separations.

Abuse or Neglect

Involves the mistreatment of individuals, typically vulnerable ones like children or the elderly, through harmful actions or the failure to provide necessary care.

Deployed

Refers to the movement of military personnel to specific areas for service or duty.

Non-normative Transitions

Life events that occur unexpectedly or unconventionally, challenging standard developmental paths.