Phase 4 DB

SHORT NOTICE

Assuming that males are more violent than females; does that mean crime has a biological rather than a social basis (because males and females share a similar environment)? Would you classify this as an individual or a societal issue? Explain.

• Give examples of theories of criminology that might explain gender differences in why certain crimes are committed. Select an example of two or three crimes to respond to this question.
• Four references including below 400-600 words

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  Frank Schmalleger, Ph.D.

  Distinguished Professor Emeritus, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

  Seventh Edition

  Criminology Today

  An Integrative Introduction