Gender and Sentencing in the Federal Courts

Guiding Questions for Gender and Sentencing in the Federal Courts: Are Women Treated More

Leniently? Doerner and Demuth (2014) 500 words

1. What was the overall goal of this research study?

2. Describe the theoretical framework used to inform this study (focal concerns perspective).

How does this apply to gender and sentencing? Race and sentencing? Intersectionality?

3. What is the difference between legal and extralegal factors in sentencing research?

4. What was the main finding for sentencing female defendants after controlling for legal

factors?

5. What do the authors conclude about the gender gap in sentencing?Should gender be considered in criminal sentencing

Feb 11, 2026

“Gender and Crime” 3 paragraphs

If a male and female offender are both convicted of the same non-violent felony, should gender be considered at all in making a sentencing decision?

If you believe it should be considered, how could this be done ethically?

If you believe it should not be considered, what can be done to ensure that it wasn’t considered by a judge in a case?

Respond to at least 1 classmate by Friday, February 13th at 11:59 p.m.

Should gender be considered in criminal sentencing

upload 2 doucment. and keep your answers somehow medium and not long.

Requirements: as provided

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