Abstract The incarceration of women in the United States exposes deep flaws in a justice system that fails to address the unique needs and circumstances of its female population. Women, who are disproportionately affected by nonviolent offenses, trauma, and systemic inequities, face significant challenges that traditional carceral models neglect or exacerbate. This essay examines the… Continue reading The Forgotten Gender: The Fight for Women’s Rights in U.S. Prisons