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Female Capital Punishment

From the Gallows to Unofficial Abolition in Connecticut

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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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Female Capital Punishment, Lawrence B Goodheart

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2020
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From the Gallows to Unofficial Abolition in Connecticut
Language
English
Released
2020
Format
Hardcover
Pages
176
ISBN13
9780367462505
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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.