Race, Sex, and Age Disparities in Death Penalty Sentencing: A Systematic Review
Location
D.P. Culp Center Room 311
Start Date
4-5-2024 2:30 PM
End Date
4-5-2024 3:30 PM
Name of Project's Faculty Sponsor
Jill Stinson
Faculty Sponsor's Department
Psychology
Competition Type
Competitive
Type
Oral Presentation
Presentation Category
Social Sciences
Abstract or Artist's Statement
Demographic factors can influence death penalty outcomes. I reviewed previous literature regarding race, sex, and age disparities in capital punishment sentencing. Three databases were searched with similar terms which yielded 1,258 articles for review. After evaluating the remaining articles based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 28 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 victim. A notable number of studies found disadvantaged death penalty sentencing outcomes for both minority defendants and minority victims. Implications for future research and policy decisions are discussed.
Race, Sex, and Age Disparities in Death Penalty Sentencing: A Systematic Review
D.P. Culp Center Room 311
Demographic factors can influence death penalty outcomes. I reviewed previous literature regarding race, sex, and age disparities in capital punishment sentencing. Three databases were searched with similar terms which yielded 1,258 articles for review. After evaluating the remaining articles based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 28 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 victim. A notable number of studies found disadvantaged death penalty sentencing outcomes for both minority defendants and minority victims. Implications for future research and policy decisions are discussed.