Rates of violence are higher in men's sports than in women's sports because

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Violence is often tied to issues of masculinity in sports, and the pressure to conform to traditional masculine norms can lead some male athletes to behave aggressively. Women athletes, on the other hand, may not feel the same societal pressure to be physically aggressive in sports. This is not to say that women's sports are devoid of violence, but rather that the rates of violence are generally lower than in men's sports. Choices B, C, and D are not supported by evidence and are therefore incorrect.

Rates of Violence Are Higher in Men's Sports Than in Women's