The Intersection of Race, Class, and Gender in the Criminal Justice System

Abstract

                        This article critically examines the intersecting influences of race, class, and gender within the framework of the criminal justice system. By employing an intersectional lens, it elucidates how these interconnected social categories intersect and compound inequities, affecting the experiences of individuals within the criminal justice system. Drawing upon empirical research and theoretical frameworks, this study navigates the multifaceted complexities that underlie disparities in arrests, sentencing, and incarceration rates among diverse racial, socioeconomic, and gendered groups.