Many Sociologists Conclude That the Late 1990s Moral Panic About

Multiple Choice

Many sociologists conclude that the late 1990s moral panic about "the nasty girl"-an alleged increase in violent crime perpetrated by female adolescents-was unfounded.Which of the following facts about Canadian society at the time could they use to support this conclusion?

A) Rates of violent crime in Canada were falling.
B) Increasing gender equality had no such negative effect.
C) Crimes committed by female adolescents were harmful, but not violent.
D) Proportion of violent crimes committed by women was falling in comparison to those committed by men.