Question 1

The experiences of women in criminal justice have always been reported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The experience of giving women ______ is a strong influence of feminist research methods.

Accepted Answer

A)   a voice
B)   equality
C)   the right to vote
D)   equal payE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR)  collects data on a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   calendar year basis
B)   monthly basis
C)   weekly basis
D)   daily basisE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

According to the text, the number of women faculty has ______ in the last four decades.

Accepted Answer

A)   not grown
B)   has seen a minor growth
C)   has seen a moderate growth
D)   has seen a significant growthE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding convicted women offenders.

Accepted Answer

A)   Women offenders are being sentenced to prison rather than community supervision.
B)   Women offenders are being sentenced to community sentences more often.
C)   Women offenders usually pay a fine only.
D)   Women offenders can easily overcome the stigma of being an ex-offender.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following was identified as a factor that has reduced the gender gap in publishing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Quality of published works
B)   Length of time in the academy
C)   Criminological field experience
D)   Length of educationE) None of the above
F) All of the above B

Question 7

Quantitative methods are the best approach to conduct research on sensitive issues including gendered experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The feminist method involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   The relationship between researcher and the subject and the process by which data are gathered
B)   The relationship between the subject and their family and the process by which the data are analyzed
C)   The relationship between the subject and their peers and the process by which the data are collected
D)   The relationship between the research and the process by which the data are analyzedE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

All of the following are challenges faced by women working in criminal justice EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual harassment
B)   work-family balance
C)   motherhood
D)   educationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

According to the 2015 Uniform Crime Report (UCR)  data, women accounted for ______ of all arrests.

Accepted Answer

A)   27%
B)   30%
C)   32%
D)   37%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 11

All of the following statements regarding crime reporting are true EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   the NCVS is the only national-level data source on victimization
B)   the NCVS represents the largest victimization study conducted in the United States
C)   NIBRS has not been fully implemented with all agencies
D)   the dark figure of crime is a limitation of the Uniform Crime ReportsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D) A

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding Uniform Crime Report (UCR)  and the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   NIBRS includes surveys of the public for data collection.
B)   NIBRS and the UCR are both limited to reported crimes.
C)   NIBRS and the UCR follow the hierarchy rule.
D)   NIBRS and the UCR do not collect information on attempted crimes.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Describe how feminism has contributed to the understanding of women offenders and women victims.

Accepted Answer

There are many ways in which feminism ha...

Question 14

Women's suffrage was the main concern of second wave feminists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the challenges faced by women working in criminal justice.

Accepted Answer

There are many challenges that women wor...

Question 16

Describe how the three waves of feminism differed from one another.

Accepted Answer

The first wave of feminism focused on wo...

Question 17

Classical theories of crime attempted to explain female offending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Feminist methodology influences all of the following EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   conceptualization of the research question
B)   the selection of the researcher
C)   data collection methods
D)   analysis of data collectedE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

According to the UCR, between the years 2006 and 2015, the crime rate ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased for both males and females
B)   increased for males and decreased for females
C)   increased for females and decreased for males
D)   decreased for both males and femalesE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

An example of a glass ceiling would be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   the inability of a female employee to be promoted due to her gender
B)   the inability of a male employee to be promoted due to his gender
C)   the inability of a female to be hired on for an entry-level position
D)   the inability of and agency to create more senior positionsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 1: Women and Crime: Introduction

The experiences of women in criminal justice have always been reported.

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The experience of giving women ______ is a strong influence of feminist research methods.

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The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) collects data on a ______.

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According to the text, the number of women faculty has ______ in the last four decades.

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Which of the following is true regarding convicted women offenders.

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Which of the following was identified as a factor that has reduced the gender gap in publishing?

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Quantitative methods are the best approach to conduct research on sensitive issues including gendered experiences.

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The feminist method involves which of the following?

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All of the following are challenges faced by women working in criminal justice EXCEPT for ______.

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According to the 2015 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data, women accounted for ______ of all arrests.

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All of the following statements regarding crime reporting are true EXCEPT for ______.

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Which of the following is true regarding Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) ?

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Describe how feminism has contributed to the understanding of women offenders and women victims.

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Women's suffrage was the main concern of second wave feminists.

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Discuss the challenges faced by women working in criminal justice.

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Describe how the three waves of feminism differed from one another.

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Classical theories of crime attempted to explain female offending.

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