Gender Bias in the Criminal Justice System: Analyzing the Treatment of Female Offenders in India

Kajal Tyagi

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.31306

Gender Bias in the Criminal Justice System: Analyzing the Treatment of Female Offenders in India

Author(s)	Kajal Tyagi
Country	India
Abstract	This paper examines the significant gender bias present in India's criminal justice system, particularly focusing on how it affects female offenders. It reveals that entrenched societal expectations influence judicial outcomes and law enforcement actions, leading to unequal treatment of women depending on their adherence to traditional gender roles. Female offenders who defy these norms, especially in violent crime cases, often receive more severe penalties, while those perceived as vulnerable may be treated more leniently. This bias permeates all aspects of the legal process, from investigation to sentencing, highlighting the urgent need for reforms and policies that are sensitive to gender issues. The research also considers how factors like caste, class, and socio-economic status intensify discrimination, resulting in marginalized women facing harsher consequences and inadequate legal assistance. By drawing on international perspectives and examining policy frameworks, the paper proposes comprehensive reform strategies for India, which include training for judicial personnel on gender bias, the creation of gender-neutral policies, and the development of customized rehabilitation programs. The study wraps up with suggestions for further investigation, such as exploring public attitudes toward female offenders, assessing rehabilitation effectiveness, and undertaking intersectional analyses of gender dynamics within the justice system.
Keywords	Gender bias, criminal justice in India, female offenders, societal expectations, judicial reform, law enforcement practices, intersectionality, rehabilitation strategies, public perception, socio-economic influences.
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On	2024-11-22
Cite This	Gender Bias in the Criminal Justice System: Analyzing the Treatment of Female Offenders in India - Kajal Tyagi - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.31306
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.31306
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