Chapter 8: Gender & Justice

Question 1

Female executions constitute less than 2% of the inmate population to put to death.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Women are more frequently the victims of crime than men.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Women are the single fastest growing demographic in prisons.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Most women convicted of homicide have killed a stranger. That is, they find themselves in situations where they need to defend themselves. This is due primarily to the “high instance of attacks on prostitutes”.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Who gave their famous “Declaration of Sentiments” speech declaring that, “All men and women are created equal”. She stated that “Equality in human societies is commonly affirmed but rarely practiced”.

Answer 5

Elizabeth Stanton