Which Statement Best Supports the Chivalry Hypothesis

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement best supports the chivalry hypothesis?

• A) Females become more violent later in life because they are repressed throughout childhood and adolescence.
• B) Males are more likely to be violent offenders because they are socialized to use power and violence in certain situations.
• C) Males are more likely to be the leaders of criminal groups and often initiate women into crime.
• D) Female delinquents are treated more leniently by the police, which may insulate them from future offending

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