Femicide and the Feminist Perspective

    Authors

    R. Taylor;J. L. Jasinski

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Homicide Stud.

    Keywords

    femicide; feminist theory; intimate partner violence; intimate partner; homicide; violence against women; FEMALE HOMICIDE VICTIMIZATION; INTIMATE-PARTNER HOMICIDE; DOMESTIC; VIOLENCE; GENDER INEQUALITY; SOCIAL DISORGANIZATION; PHYSICAL ASSAULTS; MARITAL VIOLENCE; RISK-FACTORS; US CITIES; WOMEN; Criminology & Penology

    Abstract

    The gender disparity in intimate killings underscores the need for close attention to the phenomenon of intimate partner-perpetrated femicides and theories useful in understanding this pervasive and enduring problem. The most overarching paradigm used is that of the feminist perspective. The purpose of this article is to review the tenets of feminist theory as the most viable and efficacious framework for understanding and explaining intimate partner-perpetrated femicide, to highlight empirical evidence supporting the strength and value of this perspective, to address the contentions of those in opposition to this perspective, and to provide research and policy implications targeted at greater understanding, and, ultimately, lower rates of femicide.

    Journal Title

    Homicide Studies

    Volume

    15

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2011

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    341

    Last Page

    362

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000295599000003

    ISSN

    1088-7679

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