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Summary
This study examines 27 cases of uxoricide, revealing that sociological factors identify at-risk women, while victim psychology and perpetrator characteristics influence the crime's occurrence.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Psychology
Context:
- Uxoricide, the murder of a wife by her husband, is a critical area of study within domestic violence research.
- This research analyzes 27 cases of uxoricide through a victimological lens.
Purpose:
- To explore the multifactorial determinants of uxoricide, focusing on victim characteristics, perpetrator psychology, and sociological influences.
- To identify sociological factors that predispose certain female populations to the risk of uxoricide.
Summary:
- Sociological factors are fundamental in identifying women most vulnerable to uxoricide.
- Bio-physio-psychological factors influence a woman's ability to recognize or avoid the danger of uxoricide.
- Perpetrator personality structures, cultural values, and the psychological meanings of uxoricide are often determining factors in its commission.
Impact:
- Provides a nuanced understanding of uxoricide by integrating victimological, sociological, and psychological perspectives.
- Highlights the need for targeted interventions addressing societal vulnerabilities and individual psychological profiles in preventing uxoricide.