The Impact of Defendant Gender and Attractiveness on Juror Decision-Making in a Sexual Offense Case

In recent years, instances of educator sexual assault against students have flooded the media. In particular, female teachers who abused students have seized the public’s attention as they are often portrayed as attractive and a sexual fantasy. This portrayal can then impact the way society perceive...

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Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2018
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