Speed Dating Lady Justice

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Date

2015-04

Authors

Lowery, Samantha O.

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University of Oregon

Abstract

This thesis examines the predictive devices attorneys use to remove jurors due to shortened selection process in petit trials. This study examines how weight, age, and class are used alongside the master traits of gender and race to select individuals to be excluded from serving as jurors.

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64 pages

Keywords

Jury selection, Voir dire, Jury, Juries, Court, Goffman, Master stigma, Stigma, Gender, Race, Age, Sex, Predictive devices, Front stage, Back stage, Impression management, Symbolic interaction

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