Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between gender and incarceration in the United States?
A) Male offenders represent the overwhelming majority of adult prisoners, but the female population is increasing at a higher annual rate of growth than that of male prisoners.
B) Male offenders represent the overwhelming majority of adult prisoners, and the male inmate population is increasing at a higher annual rate of growth than that of females.
C) Male offenders are equally represented in the prison system, but the female population is increasing at a higher annual rate of growth than that of male prisoners.
D) Male and female offenders are equally represented in the prison system, and both populations are increasing in numbers.
A
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