Gender Disparities in Criminal Justice

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What are some characteristics of sex trade workers, according to the text?

Powerlessness, stigmatization, betrayal, retraumatization

Difficulty in determining the size of the industry and unique risks (correct)

Persistent anticipation of negative events and lack of control

High incidence of substance abuse and mental health problems

What are some parallels between the dynamics of abuse and incarceration mentioned in the text?

High incidence of substance abuse and mental health problems

Persistent anticipation of negative events and lack of control

Powerlessness, stigmatization, betrayal, retraumatization (correct)

Difficulty in determining the size of the industry and unique risks

What are some gender differences mentioned in the text regarding victim management?

Abused girls more likely to become delinquents and criminals

Women more likely to make false confessions or plea bargains (correct)

Difficulties in determining the size of the industry and unique risks

Higher severity of abuse experiences, psychological symptoms, and coping difficulties

What are some dynamics of trafficking mentioned in the text?

Multiple exposures to traumatic events, lack of control, persistent anticipation of negative events Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the article?

The pressures and dynamics leading to false confessions by women Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a lack in the literature on plea bargaining?

Gendered analysis Signup and view all the answers

What did the study conduct with 50 convicted women in an English prison?

Semi-structured interviews Signup and view all the answers

What do research approaches and studies suggest about women making false confessions?

A higher proportion of women making false confessions Signup and view all the answers

What is discussed as a potential contributing factor to women taking blame for male partners?

Co-dependency Signup and view all the answers

What does the article raise questions about regarding the treatment of women in the criminal justice system?

The debate between equality under the law and allowances for gender-specific needs Signup and view all the answers

What practical measures are recommended to achieve gender equality in the criminal justice system?

Conducting interviews with female suspects by female officers and audio-visual recording of confessions Signup and view all the answers

What did the UN Committee express concerns about regarding the UK's approach to gender equality in the criminal justice system?

Emphasis on promoting equality of opportunity over gender equality Signup and view all the answers

What is the conclusion of the article regarding achieving gender equality in the criminal justice system?

Recognizing the challenges and the long way to go Signup and view all the answers

What is discussed as a potential reason for a higher proportion of women making false confessions?

Desire to cooperate Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a challenge in achieving gender equality in the criminal justice system?

Challenges in achieving gender equality Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to address concerns about the treatment of female suspects in the criminal justice system?

Conducting interviews with female suspects by female officers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gender Disparities in the Criminal Justice System

The article focuses on women pleading guilty to crimes they did not commit and investigates the pressures and dynamics leading to false confessions.
It discusses the historical context of empirical research into women's false confessions and the routine nature and incentives of plea bargaining in the criminal justice system.
Previous studies by Dell (1971), Edwards (1984), and others are cited, highlighting a lack of gendered analysis in literature on plea bargaining.
The study conducted semi-structured interviews with 50 convicted women in an English prison, exploring relationships with co-defendants and circumstances leading to false confessions.
Case examples from the interviews illustrate instances of false confessions due to fear of harsh sentences, pressure from partners, and familiarity with plea bargaining.
Research approaches and studies suggest a higher proportion of women making false confessions, often to protect someone else, potentially due to greater compliance and a desire to cooperate.
Some interviewed women were coerced into confessing to crimes committed by male partners, reporting emotional blackmail, intimidation, and threats.
The concept of co-dependency is discussed, suggesting it may contribute to women taking blame for male partners, possibly influenced by societal expectations.
The article raises questions about the treatment of women in the criminal justice system and the debate between equality under the law and allowances for gender-specific needs.
It identifies challenges in achieving gender equality and recommends practical measures, including conducting interviews with female suspects by female officers and audio-visual recording of confessions.
The UN Committee expressed concerns about the UK's emphasis on promoting equality of opportunity over gender equality in the criminal justice system.
The article concludes by recognizing the challenges and the long way to go in achieving gender equality in the criminal justice system.

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Test your knowledge about gender disparities in the criminal justice system with this quiz. Explore topics such as women's false confessions, plea bargaining, and the pressures leading to gender-specific dynamics in the criminal justice system. See how much you know about the challenges and potential solutions for achieving gender equality in this context.