What primarily caused the historical gender discrepancy in crime and criminal justice?

A. leniency on the part of judges
B. police unwillingness to arrest female suspects
C. the male-dominated nature of criminal justice personnel
D. gender differences in participation in criminal activity


D. gender differences in participation in criminal activity

Criminal Justice

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Since the 1980s, the rights and protections provided to crime victims have...

a. Decreased b. Stayed the same c. Increased d. Equalized

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According to the Supreme Court, during the execution of a valid search warrant, the authority of the police to detain the occupants of the dwelling is

A) limited to a pat down. B) as broad as the warrant allows. C) absolute and unqualified. D) limited by the Sixth Amendment.

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For a behavior to be considered a crime, it must be:

A. committed by an individual in public. B. witnessed by at least one person. C. defined by society as a crime. D. against all social norms.

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