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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Female Incarceration Rates and Crimes Against Women Predict Modern Slavery

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Cross-Cutting Theme Poster - Global Psychological Science Perspectives

  • Janine Ray
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Nancy Phillips
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Sarah Chernoff
    Fielding Graduate University
  • Kristine Jacquin
    Fielding Graduate University

Abstract

We examined whether countries with increased crimes against women and female incarceration rates have higher levels of modern slavery. The best predictors of modern slavery were rape, juvenile incarceration, female homicide, and intimate partner violence rates. The results were strengthened with the gender inequality index added to our analysis.

Gender Issues/Sex Roles