In the context of gender and law enforcement, which of the following is a reason for the low levels of women serving as police officers in the United States?

A. Most women police officers do not feel the need to prove themselves to their supervisors.
B. Many women never consider entering the field as the culture generally sees policing as man's work.
C. Most women are generally unsuited for the rigors that come with being a police officer.
D. Many women police officers persistently face the problem of double marginality.


Answer: B

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