The “chivalry effect” is one explanation for the fact that in the United States, __________
A) women are less likely than men to be arrested, convicted, and serve sentences for crimes
B) men are significantly more likely than women to be arrested, but less likely to be convicted
C) women are perceived as more dangerous than men, though their crimes tend to be minor
D) women commit as many violent crimes as men but are seldom arrested and prosecuted for them
Answer: A
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