Differential Perceptions of the Seriousness of Male Violence Against Female Intimate Partners Among Jews and Arabs in Israel

Crime seriousness studies have consistently shown wide consensus regarding the high perceived seriousness of violent offenses. However, socio-cultural models suggest wide variability between social groups with regard to the seriousness of certain types of violent crime. This is particularly true in...

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Published in:Journal of interpersonal violence 2004-08, Vol.19 (8), p.891-900
Main Author: Herzog, Sergio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arab Cultural Groups
Arabs
Arabs - psychology
Arabs - statistics & numerical data
Crime
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Cultural Characteristics
Cultural Differences
Cultural Diversity
Domestic violence
Family Violence
Female
Females
Foreign Countries
Humans
Israel
Israel - epidemiology
Jews
Jews - psychology
Jews - statistics & numerical data
Male
Males
Minority & ethnic groups
Palestinians
Partner Abuse
Perceptions
Risk Factors
Seriousness
Sex Offenses - psychology
Sex Offenses - statistics & numerical data
Social Perception
Sociocultural Patterns
Spouse Abuse
Spouse Abuse - psychology
Spouse Abuse - statistics & numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
Time Factors
Violence
Women's Health - ethnology
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Summary:Crime seriousness studies have consistently shown wide consensus regarding the high perceived seriousness of violent offenses. However, socio-cultural models suggest wide variability between social groups with regard to the seriousness of certain types of violent crime. This is particularly true in the case of male violence against female intimate partners. The present study examines these contradictory propositions in Israel focusing on its two main ethnic groups—Jews and Arabs. In an attitudinal survey, respondents were required to evaluate the seriousness of hypothetical crime scenarios representing a number of criminal offenses including male violence against female intimate partners. As expected, the findings revealed significantly more permissive attitudes to male violence against female intimate partners among Arab respondents than among Jews. The implications of these findings are discussed.
ISSN:0886-2605
1552-6518
DOI:10.1177/0886260504266885