Crime Trends
Throughout this course, you have examined the relationships between race, class, gender, and the criminal justice system. One aspect that has been widely studied is the use of the death penalty. Since execution is the harshest possible penalty, and is not correctable, it is essential that it be fairly applied.
 
Utilizing valid, up-to-date research, address the issues outlined below in a properly formatted Microsoft Word document.
 
Answer the following questions about capital cases:
 
Discuss why there are fewer women on death row than men and explain the significance of this difference.
Discuss patterns of either “race of victim” or “race of defendant” discrimination in death penalty cases. Cite reliable data to support your points.
Analyze an offender’s prior record and “aggravating circumstances” in the sentencing of death penalty cases.
Analyze the importance of the quality of the legal representation a defendant has in determining whether he or she will receive the death penalty.
Support your responses with examples.
 
Cite any sources in APA format.
 
Submission Details
Name your document SU_CRJ3004_W5_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.