Mothers receiving worse sentences for the identical child abuse as fathers is an example of _______ decision making.

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The "evil woman" hypothesis suggests that when women commit crimes, especially those that go against societal norms for female behavior (such as child abuse), they are often judged more harshly than men. This is because their actions not only break the law but also violate gender expectations, leading to worse sentences for mothers compared to fathers for identical crimes.

Mothers Receiving Worse Sentences for the Identical Child Abuse as Fathers