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Defeminizing and dehumanizing female murderers: depictions of lesbians on death row

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The over-representation of lesbians in death sentence cases as the one exception to leniency toward female murderers is discussed. A homosexualized portrayal of female evil is thought to affect sentencing decisions. Media and prosecutorial representations of five lesbians on death row are used as examples.

Author: Farr, Kathryn Ann
Publisher: Haworth Press, Inc.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 2000
Usage, Public opinion, Capital punishment, Lesbians, Women murderers

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Heightened sensitivity to conflict on the part of female criminal defenders: myth, reality, or hyperbole?

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Issues are discussed regarding the absence of substantial gender-based sensitivity to criminal courthouse confllict on the part of female public defenders, and that risks to these attorneys' health and career satisfaction are thus lacking.

Author: Lynch, David R.
Publisher: Haworth Press, Inc.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 2000
Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Practice, Public defenders, Women attorneys, Women lawyers, Criminal law

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Female inmates' perspectives on sexual abuse by correctional personnel: An exploratory study

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The authors examine levels and types of sexual abuse of female inmates at a Hawaiian correctional facility. Levels of sexual abuse include trading sex for favors, falling in love, and sex in the line of duty.

Author: Calhoun, Avery J., Doleman, Heather D.
Publisher: Haworth Press, Inc.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 2001
Research, Officials and employees, Crimes against, Prisons, Hawaii, Sex crimes, Women prisoners, Correctional personnel

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