What is the chivalry hypothesis?

a. Men who protect women from discrimination suffer economically.
b. Judges have paternalistic attitudes that make them more lenient toward women.
c. Men sometimes take the blame for crimes committed by women.
d. Police officers and prison guards are lenient toward women because they view them as vulnerable.
e. Police officers and prison guards are more likely to be lenient toward women than are judges.


B

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