gender and sentencing

Gender and sentencing refer to how a person’s gender may influence legal decisions in criminal cases. Research shows that men and women sometimes receive different sentences for similar crimes, often due to societal biases, stereotypes, or perceptions about gender roles. For example, women might get more lenient treatment, especially in cases related to nurturing roles, while men might face harsher penalties. Understanding this helps ensure fairness and equality in the justice system, so decisions are based on facts and law rather than gender-based assumptions.