Sentencing Discrepancies Between Male and Female Sex Offenders in America: Sexual Violence in Schools
Advisor(s)
Dr. Joseph DeLeeuw
Criminal Justice
J-Deleeuw@onu.edu
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
24-4-2026 12:00 PM
End Date
24-4-2026 12:50 PM
Abstract
This study analyzes existing cases of illegal sexual relationships between students (ages 13-17) and educators (ages 25 and older) in the United States, and focuses on sentencing disparities between male and female sex offenders. Utilizing select cases identified using news and media coverage, this study explores sentencing patterns, their implications on the judicial system, and their alignment to the evil woman hypothesis and the chivalry hypothesis. Previous research on this topic has largely focused on gender and crime as a whole, and has produced contradictory results. This research contributes to current debates regarding gender bias in the legal and justice systems.
Keywords: Sexual misconduct, evil woman hypothesis, chivalry hypothesis, gender bias, sentencing disparities.
Recommended Citation
Shields, Tailyn R., "Sentencing Discrepancies Between Male and Female Sex Offenders in America: Sexual Violence in Schools" (2026). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 81.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2026/Posters/81
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Sentencing Discrepancies Between Male and Female Sex Offenders in America: Sexual Violence in Schools
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
This study analyzes existing cases of illegal sexual relationships between students (ages 13-17) and educators (ages 25 and older) in the United States, and focuses on sentencing disparities between male and female sex offenders. Utilizing select cases identified using news and media coverage, this study explores sentencing patterns, their implications on the judicial system, and their alignment to the evil woman hypothesis and the chivalry hypothesis. Previous research on this topic has largely focused on gender and crime as a whole, and has produced contradictory results. This research contributes to current debates regarding gender bias in the legal and justice systems.
Keywords: Sexual misconduct, evil woman hypothesis, chivalry hypothesis, gender bias, sentencing disparities.