In this discussion forum, students are required to provide a response to one of the following questions.

1. Explain the differences in men and women as both victims and offenders in terms of deviance and crime. Are the rates of victimization and crime different? How does gender affect treatment in the criminal justice system?

2. Is there a gender gap in academic achievement? If so, what other factors lead to this gender gap? What are the short-term and long-term effects of the gap? Provide an example of how teacher expectations can impact academic achievement.