Ch. 6 & 7 discuss the influence gender and family have on delinquency. In addition, you have read briefly about gender and the juvenile justice system.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper answering the following questions:
How does gender affect delinquency?
What are some current explanations for gender differences as they relate to delinquency?
How does family affect delinquency?
How does family makeup affect delinquency?
How does family behavior influence delinquency?
Are delinquent females treated differently than delinquent males by members of the juvenile justice system?
Are they treated unfairly?
Do they benefit from being female? Why or why not?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
