If you were a proponent of Hirschi's social control theory, with which of the following statements about female crime would you agree?

a. Females have historically been treated gently by the courts because of their gender, and thus appear to be less criminal than they actually are.
b. Women tend to be more tightly bonded to parents and less involved in potentially delinquent peer groups.
c. Constantly shifting hormonal balances and imbalances prevent females from becoming dedicated career criminals.
d. Females commit less crime than males because of their psychological makeup.


(B

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