Race, sex, and age disparities in death penalty sentencing: a systematic review

Demographic factors can influence death penalty outcomes. This systematic review examines literature regarding intersectionality of race, sex, and age disparities in capital punishment sentencing. Three databases were searched with similar terms, yielding 1,258 articles for review. After evaluating...

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Main Author: A. Cobb, Teliyah (Author)
Contributors: D. Stinson, Jill ; L. Sanders, Caitlin
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Journal of ethnicity in criminal justice
Year: 2024, Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Pages: 45-65
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Systematic Review
Race
Intersectionality
death penalty sentencing
Capital Punishment
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Summary:Demographic factors can influence death penalty outcomes. This systematic review examines literature regarding intersectionality of race, sex, and age disparities in capital punishment sentencing. Three databases were searched with similar terms, yielding 1,258 articles for review. After evaluating the remaining articles based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 12 articles were included for the final review. Differences in outcomes were reported when evaluating the race, sex, and/or age of both the defendant and the victim. Most studies found disadvantaged death penalty sentencing outcomes for both minority defendants and minority victims. Implications for future research and policy decisions are discussed.
ISSN:1537-7946
DOI:10.1080/15377938.2024.2322931