According to Cohen and Felson, why did crime rates increase between 1960 and 1980?

a. Because unemployment rose, resulting in an increase in motivated offenders
b. Because the amount of suburban neighborhoods decreased, resulting in a population shift to urban neighborhoods
c. Because a demographic bulge in the population resulted in an increased number of motivated offenders
d. Because guardians decreased as a result of increased female participation in the workforce


d

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