Female Capital Punishment

From the Gallows to Unofficial Abolition in Connecticut

Autori

• Lawrence B Goodheart

Parametri

Pagine

176pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Diritto
• Letteratura giuridica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia

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The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the history and implications of capital punishment specifically targeting girls and women in a single U.S. jurisdiction over nearly 400 years. By focusing on this unique demographic, it uncovers the societal, legal, and gender-related factors influencing their sentencing, providing valuable insights into the broader themes of justice and inequality within the American legal system.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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