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?
o What are some current explanations for gender differences as they relate to delinquency?
· How does family affect delinquency?
o How does family makeup affect delinquency?
o How does family behavior influence delinquency?
· Are delinquent females treated differently than delinquent males by members of the juvenile justice system?
o Are they treated unfairly?
o Do they benefit from being female? Why or why not?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Post your paper as an attachment.