What do researchers believe is the most likely reason why the male-to-female arrest ratio has decreased in recent years?
A. The proportion of females who engage in violent crimes has increased substantially.
B. The public is rejecting stereotypes that females do not commit crimes.
C. Girls are being arrested more frequently for the same things they did in the past but were not arrested for.
D. Police departments have added divisions to focus on female crime.
Answer: C
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