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Article Abstract

International Journal of Advance Research in Multidisciplinary, 2024;2(2):305-308

Examining the influence of race and socioeconomic status on sentencing decisions in criminal courts

Author : Dr. Jayendra Singh Rathore

Abstract

This study examined the relationships between gender, age, and race as they pertain to sentence using a trichotomized dependent variable. A racial and gender disparity in sentencing was exacerbated, according to the findings, since Black men were more likely to get jail terms rather than probation. Prejudice and other extralegal factors contribute to sentencing disparities in the United States criminal justice system, as shown in earlier research. In response to these disparities, reforms have been implemented throughout the criminal justice system. In order to further our understanding of this topic, I review research that has sought to quantify the impact of prejudice on judicial decision-making. The findings indicate that the defendant's racial and socioeconomic background do influence the prospective jurors' judgments about the defendant's degree of threat, guilt or innocence, and suggested punishment. Disparity is caused by extralegal variables influencing the judgments of prospective jurors, according to the study's conclusions. This highlights the need of implementing more reforms, including enhancing bias education and training.

Keywords

Sentencing, disparity, race and gender bias