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Critically examine the criminal justice process to identify both discriminatory practice and good practice in the area of
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Critically examine the criminal justice process to identify both discriminatory practice and good practice in the area of gender. This essay will identify good and discriminatory practices throughout the criminal justice system with specific reference to gender and identify circumstances and research evidence that shows the unequal treatment (both discriminatory and favourable) of men or women. Possible reasons for any inequality will be discussed and references to existing theories and past research will be made. Details of rates and patterns of offending between males and females will be included to illustrate the extent to which unequal treatment is afforded to males or females. A brief overview of the theories of gender inequality will be included, drawing on feminism, the late 19th century research of Lombroso and Ferrero, the chivalry hypothesis, the 2002 report 'Statistics on women in the criminal justice system' and an examination of the four key elements involved when...
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