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Complainant Gender Biases Jurors’ Judgments in Rape Cases Despite Equivalent Perceptions of Expert Evidence

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Journal of Interpersonal Violence

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Abstract

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Ahead of Print.
Male versus female rape complainants are typically perceived as less credible. This study sought to (a) examine whether medical forensic expert testimony can moderate this bias; (b) retest complainant gender effects on verdict; and (c) assess gender role ...