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Female Capital Punishment

From the Gallows to Unofficial Abolition in Connecticut

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Focusing on the historical context of capital punishment, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the execution of girls and women in a specific U.S. jurisdiction over nearly four centuries. It systematically explores the societal, legal, and cultural factors that contributed to these cases, shedding light on the unique experiences of female victims within the justice system. Through meticulous research, it aims to uncover the narratives and implications of gender in the application of the death penalty.

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Female Capital Punishment, Lawrence B Goodheart

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2021
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Subtitle
From the Gallows to Unofficial Abolition in Connecticut
Language
English
Publisher
Routledge
Released
2021
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
ISBN13
9780367479251
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Focusing on the historical context of capital punishment, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the execution of girls and women in a specific U.S. jurisdiction over nearly four centuries. It systematically explores the societal, legal, and cultural factors that contributed to these cases, shedding light on the unique experiences of female victims within the justice system. Through meticulous research, it aims to uncover the narratives and implications of gender in the application of the death penalty.