Steffensmeier, D., Shwartz, J., Zhong,

Steffensmeier, D., Shwartz, J., Zhong, H., & Ackerman, J. (2005). An assessment of recent trends in girls' violence using diverse longitudinal sources; is the gender gap closing? Criminology, 54.

This article discusses the trends that have occurred with girls'f violence; however, the gender gap does not appear that it is closing. These are in due part from the statistics set forth by the FBI, and the lack of awareness that goes with them. In fact, the distance in the term continues to increase while the procedure continues to increase. Regardless, one has to note that some level innacuracy is present with the data. With the self-report and the sources from those that are victims, these do demonstrate that there is some level of evidence avialable with this particular issue. Furthermore, the violent crimes between men and women has changed over time.

When it comes to the evidence, plenty of speculation is available in order to explain the rise in girls' violence. This is because these individuals are experiencing more stress as well as strain compared to what they had a decade or two ago. The society has changed, which has impacted their behavior currently. Some would suggest that this is because of greater drug use, which has brought them into contact with those that are males and with their horrendous behavior. Additionally, the growth in juvenile gangs as well as those that are female gangs have impacted the way violence is played out in the local communities. Not only that, but also the media's impact on increasing this particular violence among those who are adolescents. They are the ones that have portrayed role models that use violence against others, which makes them in turn want to do the same thing because of what is seen on television on ar egular basis. This is quite disturbing, and can become completely avoidable if those in media were careful what they said and did on television.

Another issue is that there is some level of candor present, which makes others concerned about the role of stakeholders that do help bring about unnecessary social problems. In fact, the violent girls claim their behavior based off recent statistics as well as economic interest. This makes their conduct justified by the correctness of their particular actions. Not only that, but also those that are stakeholders, they use their performance as a means in which to continue the wrong choices needed. A large number of concerns have arisen for the people who want this to stop, yet it continues with little or no restraint from the public and court system. One can easily over and underestimates the severity of girls' violence because of this issue. What makes the problem immense are the policies that are in place, and those that are in law enforcement that do impact it. However, the central role of the media on this issue seems to encourage the girls' actions all the more to do violence in society.