Studies on using differential association and social learning theories to explain gender disparities in deviance suggest that ______.
A) these theories account for most gender disparities in deviant behavior
B) these theories are unable to explain gender disparities in deviant behavior
C) more research is required before we can draw a conclusion
D) meta-analysis alone cannot determine if these theories explain gender disparities in deviance

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These theories suggest that deviant behavior is learned through social interactions, but there is still ongoing debate and research into how and why gender disparities in deviance occur. Thus, more research is needed to draw definitive conclusions.

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