A Theoretical Approach to the Concept of Femi(ni)cide
A Theoretical Approach to the Concept of Femi(ni)cide
Author(s): Aleida Luján PineloSubject(s): Philosophy, Gender Studies, Studies in violence and power
Published by: Trivent Publishing
Keywords: Femicide; feminicide; feminism; gender-based violence; new-materialism; patriarchy; sex; woman.
Summary/Abstract: The concept of ‘femicide’ was first formulated in 1992 by Jill Radford and Diana Russell; nonetheless, it has not been widely discussed in feminist philosophical arenas. This situation has led to a narrow understanding and/or misunderstanding of the concept. For example, it is often applied to a phenomenon mistakenly assumed to occur “only in third world countries” or said to essentialize women. Through a new-materialist methodology, this paper contributes to the discussion on this concept from a feminist theoretical perspective.
Journal: The Philosophical Journal of Conflict and Violence
- Issue Year: 2/2018
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 41-63
- Page Count: 24
- Language: English