Many Sociologists Conclude That the Late 1990s Moral Panic About

question 48

Multiple Choice

Many sociologists conclude that the late 1990s moral panic about "the nasty girl"-an alleged increase in violent crime perpetrated by female adolescents-was unfounded.Which of the following facts about Canadian society at the time could they use to support this conclusion?

• A)Rates of violent crime in Canada were falling.
• B)Increasing gender equality had no such negative effect.
• C)Crimes committed by female adolescents were harmful, but not violent.
• D)Proportion of violent crimes committed by women was falling in comparison to those committed by men.

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