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Hybrid Interpersonal Violence in Latin America: Patterns and Causes
Abigail Weitzman1, Mónica Caudillo2, Eldad J Levy1
1Department of Sociology, University of Texas at Austin.
Annual Review of Criminology
|February 2, 2024
Summary
Understanding contemporary Latin American violence requires examining interpersonal violence. This review details its sources, conditions, and proposes multifaceted conceptualizations for better security analysis.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Latin American Studies
Background:
- Contemporary Latin America faces complex security challenges.
- Interpersonal violence is a critical, yet often overlooked, component of regional insecurity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the nature and drivers of interpersonal violence in Latin America.
- To propose a more nuanced understanding of violence by focusing on its interpersonal dimensions.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on violence definitions and measurements.
- Analysis of interlocking sources of regional insecurity (gender-based violence, gangs, narcotrafficking, vigilantism, political corruption).
- Examination of macro and micro conditions fostering interpersonal violence.
Main Results:
- Interpersonal violence is a distinct quality of broader security issues.
- Multiple, interconnected factors contribute to the rise of interpersonal violence.
- Hybrid forms of interpersonal violence are prevalent.
Conclusions:
- A multifaceted conceptualization of interpersonal violence is necessary for Latin America.
- Future research should embrace the complexities of regional security dynamics.
- Addressing interpersonal violence requires understanding its intricate social and political contexts.
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