Define, Discuss, Compare, and Contrast Sentencing Disparity and Sentencing Discrimination

question 62

Essay

Define, discuss, compare, and contrast sentencing disparity and sentencing discrimination.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Genetics

The field of study that examines the role of genetic and environmental influences on behaviors.

Dominant Hormones

Hormones that have a major influence on certain body processes or parts, such as testosterone and estrogen, which respectively dominate in male and female bodies.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond to the sex assigned at birth.

Gender-Role Stereotype

Preconceived notions and expectations about behaviors and characteristics deemed appropriate for males and females in a society.