Which of the following has been shown to impact the sentencing of offenders?

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All of the factors listed - defendant gender, victim gender, and offender race - have been shown to impact the sentencing of offenders. Studies have shown that male defendants receive harsher sentences than female defendants, that female victims may elicit more sympathy from jurors and judges, and that offenders who are racial minorities may receive harsher sentences than white offenders.

Which of the Following Has Been Shown to Impact the Sentencing