Examining Gender Disparities and Sentencing Outcomes in U.S. Federal Courts: A Multilevel Analysis

• In Event: Sentencing Disparities in U.S. Federal Courts

Abstract

This study addresses gender disparities in sentencing decisions. Prior research has suggested that women are sentenced more leniently than males due to various factors. Using data from the United States Sentencing Commission these effects are explored in southern U.S. federal courts. Moving beyond individual characteristics, contextual effects are analyzed to expand the existing sentencing literature. The results from this analysis will be discussed during the presentation.

Author

• Porche' Adalia Whitby, Florida State University