What Is the Key Explanation for the Increase in the Percentage

What is the key explanation for the increase in the percentage of women accused of a crime?

A) It is the result of the declining rate of men's criminal activity.
B) It is significant increase in the number of women involved in criminal activity.
C) It is a consequence of the feminist movement and the end of chivalry.
D) It is because the real increases are masked by trends that reflect the larger male offender population.