### Question
What is the definition of crime of violence motivated by gender?


### Answer
The definition of **crime of violence motivated by gender** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 12361*:

> a crime of violence committed because of gender or on the basis of gender, and due, at least in part, to an animus based on the victim's gender

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12361*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part C-Civil Rights for Women**

