Sometimes a female lawbreaker is able to avoid punishment by invoking the gender contract. This concept allows the female lawbreaker to play on the idea that women in general are both erratic and:
A) in need of child support
B) have dependent children they are obligated to care for
C) in need of protection
D) less likely to be repeat offenders because they are women

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The gender contract is based on the social expectation that women are in need of protection. This expectation is rooted in the belief that women are physically weaker than men and therefore require protection. By invoking the gender contract, a female lawbreaker can argue that she was acting out of a need for protection, and this may help her to avoid punishment. The other options (A, B, and D) are not directly related to the gender contract and are not as applicable in this context.

Sometimes a Female Lawbreaker Is Able to Avoid Punishment by Invoking