Which of the following accurately reflects findings involving race, gender and age, and victimization?

a. African-American men are most likely to be homicide victims.
b. White women are most likely to be victims of homicide.
c. Asian women are most likely to be homicide victims
d. White men are most likely to be homicide victims.


Answer: a

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