The ______ hypothesis contends that there is a bias in the criminal justice system against giving women harsh punishments. This is true so long as the offenses that they commit are considered "gender appropriate," or consistent with the stereotyped role that women are expected to maintain.

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The chivalry hypothesis suggests that women are less likely to receive harsh punishments for crimes, especially when those crimes align with traditional gender roles, due to societal biases that favor protecting and being lenient towards women.

The ______ Hypothesis Contends That There Is a Bias in the Criminal