Regarding women and crime,
A) the amount of crime committed by women has been steadily declining.
B) a growing percentage of the criminal population is female.
C) more females are likely to be involved in juvenile gangs than are males.
D) most females are arrested for serious crimes rather than "status offenses."

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The percentage of the criminal population that is female has been increasing, reflecting a trend where more women are being arrested and convicted for various crimes. This shift challenges earlier perceptions of crime as predominantly a male phenomenon.

Regarding Women and Crime