For drug and property crimes, gender seems to play a role in sentencing. Females are _____ likely to be sentenced to prison terms. If they do receive a prison sentence, it is _____ than what males received for similar crimes.

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Females are generally less likely to be sentenced to prison terms compared to males for similar drug and property crimes. When they do receive a prison sentence, it tends to be shorter than what males receive for similar offenses.

For Drug and Property Crimes, Gender Seems to Play a Role