The U.S.rate of incarceration for females is increasing faster than the rate for males.

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According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the rate of incarcerated females has been increasing at a faster rate than males in recent years. In 2018, there were 133 women incarcerated per 100,000 U.S. residents, compared to 1,096 men incarcerated per 100,000 U.S. residents. However, the overall incarcerated population is still predominantly male.

The USrate of Incarceration for Females Is Increasing Faster Than the the Rate