Perceptions of the Death Penalty: The Effects of Race and Type of Execution
Author: Solveson, Samantha Date published: 2010
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Abstract This research is specifically designed to look at various issues involving the use of Capital Punishment. Many studies have shown that there are differences in regards to race; a minority is more likely to be sentenced to death than a Caucasian offender is. This study examines not only the racial aspect of the death penalty but also two other important variables: execution method and state of origin. It was found that agreement to sentence African Americans to death was significantly more likely than Caucasians. Significant differences were also seen in method of execution; support was higher for the more humane form of lethal injection than for hanging. Finally, there was a marginal significance in agreement to sentence prisoners to death between Texans and Wisconsinites.
Alternative title University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research
UW-La Crosse JUR
AuthorSolveson, Samantha
ContributorUniversity of Wisconsin-La Crosse Undergraduate Research Program
OwnerUniversity of Wisconsin-La Crosse
SponsorVogt, Kimberly
Type of resource text
Genre journal
Genre authority marcgt
Publisher name University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Place of publication La Crosse, Wisconsin
Date published 2010
Date captured 2016-12-06
Language eng
Width8.5
Height10.99
Subject topicUniversity of Wisconsin-La Crosse -- Students -- Research -- Periodicals Authority: LCSH
Subject topicCollege students -- Research -- United States -- Periodicals Authority: LCSH
Subject topicJournals Authority: LCSH
Subject topicSociology Authority: LCSH
Subject topicArchaeology Authority: LCSH
NotePublished as part of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 13 (2010)
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Collection UWL Journal of Undergraduate Research
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