A suitable example in support of the theory would be - males have higher levels of testosterone as compared to females due to which their levels of aggression are also higher and that is related to males being more aggressive or engaged in criminal behavior. The rate of offending by males has consistently been higher than that of females and violence is especially prevalent among males. Gender And Crime Statistics Revisesociology Several factors explain gender differences in the crime rate. . However the more in line a female is with traditional gender roles the less. As social differences between men and women disappear under the influence of the womens movement so should the differences in crime disappear. Here is a look at the differing theories on crime and gender disparity. Gender differences in the crime rate According to studies males have shown higher instances of committing crimes and violence than their female co...
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