Elder homicide in the UK (2010-2015): A gendered examination

Hannah Bows; Pam Davies

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-16601-4_8

Elder homicide in the UK (2010-2015): A gendered examination

Hannah Bows, Pam Davies

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Despite public fascination with homicide, academic research remains comparatively lacking compared to the widespread media coverage of such offences. In particular, homicide involving older adults has received very little attention. Drawing on a Freedom of Information study in the UK, this chapter reports on 514 homicides recorded between 2010 and 2015 involving victims over the age of 59. Analysis of these cases revealed that homicide of older men is qualitatively different to homicide of older women, confirming the need for a gendered analysis of homicides across the life course. Using this novel study to illustrate our argument, we suggest there are several issues to be addressed concerning conceptualisations of violence against older people as well as methodological challenges to overcome. Implications for research, policy and practice are discussed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Violence Against Older Women, Volume 1
Subtitle of host publication	Nature and Extent
Editors	Hannah Bows
Place of Publication	Cham
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Chapter	7
Pages	131-159
Number of pages	29
Volume	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030166014
ISBN (Print)	9783030166007, 9783030166038
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16601-4_8
Publication status	Published - 2019

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Name	Palgrave Studies in Victims and Victimology
Publisher	Springer

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