The _____ problem refers to the question of whether traditional male-centered theories of crime apply to women.

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The generalizability problem refers to the question of whether traditional male-centered theories of crime apply equally to women. Women have typically been excluded or underrepresented in criminological research and theories have been primarily developed based on male offenders. Therefore, the generalizability of these theories to female offenders has been brought into question.

The _____ Problem Refers to the Question of Whether Traditional