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Sex Role Theory - Gender and Crime

Level:
A-Level, IB Diploma
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB, OCR, WJEC

Last updated 30 Nov 2022

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One explanation for gender differences in levels of criminality is that men and women are simply different - the so-called Sex Role Theory. This video explains the concept.

Gender and Crime - Sex Role Theory
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