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Race And Sentencing Equality In Kentucky, Robert L. Hurley
Race And Sentencing Equality In Kentucky, Robert L. Hurley
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Disparity in sentencing felons based on racial considerations has long has been considered a problem for civil libertarians and scholars alike. Examining data gathered in Kentucky, this thesis addresses this issue through the application of recently developed methodological techniques. Utilizing an index of sentencing equality, this study shows that while differences do exist in black and white offender offense characteristics, these differences do not account for the variations in sentences rendered in cases of white as opposed to black felons. This exploratory research reviews and critiques previous research and provides evidence which should prove useful in resolving the problem of …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 59, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 59, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:
- Judd, Alan. Naming of President Delayed until Sunday
- Armstrong, Bryan. Regents Pass ’79-80 Budget
- Galloway, Amy. Special Olympian’s Efforts Aimed at Pleasing Friend
- Faculty Deny Interference; Previous Story Corrected
- Journalism Accredited
- Ag Center to Be Done July 1 – Taylor Agriculture Pavilion
- More Married Housing Units Needed
- Morman, Linda. Amused by Letters - Homosexuality
- Ferguson, Brent. Commends Broadcast
- Knauer, Daryl. Suggests Courses - All the King’s Men
- Cooke, Ken. Debate Planned
- Shank, Mrs. Bekke. Likes Herman’s Hermits
- McKinney, Bettie. Questions Coverage – Shirley Chisholm
- Cosman, …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:
- Judd, Alan. Regents Undecided on Date of Selection
- Galloway, Amy, Young, Monte. Faculty Views Differ on Recent Allegations
- Crusaders to Play in Concert Tonight
- Man Charged with Threats – Martin Ostrofsky
- Fish, Tim. Expenses May Force Housing Rise
- Man Threatens Female Student
- ‘Starvation Wages’ Should Be Raised
- Chambers, Stephe. Defends Homosexuals
- Finkbone, Bryan. Agrees With Ken Cooke
- Queenan, Shannon. Dave Turner has Friend
- Whitaker, David. Bashed Bunnies: ROTC Students Survive; Rabbits Don’t
- Turner, Gregory. Questions Fee Rise
- Moretz, Patty. Homosexuals Not Gay
- Carpenter, Steve. Dark-sky …
Stereotype Bias In Selection: A Process Approach, Donald V. Currie
Stereotype Bias In Selection: A Process Approach, Donald V. Currie
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This investigation was to determine if an applicant’s sex and the job’s sex orientation stereotypes affected the evaluation of applicant information and subsequent selection decision outcomes. Interviewers (N=48) were asked to rate the employment suitability of 49 hypothetical applicants. The results indicated that an interaction of the applicant’s sex and job’s sex orientation had marginal affect on the importance weightings in two of the four applicant attribute factors, motivation/ability and personality/appearance. Applicants with equivalent qualifications did not receive comparable employment suitability ratings, Unfair job discrimination was demonstrated by these data. It was concluded that the applicant’s sex and the job’s …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:
- Armstrong, Bryan. John Minton Given Right to Appoint Lawyers
- Judd, Alan. Candidates Submitted to Board of Regents
- Galloway, Amy. Academic Council Lifts Ban on re-numbering of Courses
- MacDonald, Margaret. Students May Elect Interhall Council Head
- George, Tommy. Marion Wingo Leads Third-place Finish
- Without Barby Shields, Toppers Sputter
- Kentucky, Morehead Beat Western
- Cable TV Requires Budgeting
- Klarer, Ann. Wants Parking
- Chou, Nee-Yin. Sorry for Article
- Tapper, Kris. Proud of Victory
- Young, Monte. Race Relations Improved, Affirmative Action Officer Says – Jim Tomes
- Hancock, Catherine. Grant Applicants …