Abstract:
Research demonstrates that female offenders may receive less severe sentences compared to their male counterparts, even based on the same or similar crimes. To date, however, little research has explored bias associated with sex offenders. To help fill this gap in the literature, this research isolates correlates of gender-based bias in the sentencing of sexual perpetrators. Using data from a nationally representative sample of 1,000+ Americans, this study employed a vignette research design to assess potential bias in jury decision-making. This study expands our previous results from a small college pilot study and a sample of Pennsylvanian residents.
Team Members
Tyler Frye | Rachel Kosaka | Alicia Williams | (Nathan Kruis) | (Nicholas Rowland) | Penn State Altoona
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