HOMICIDE THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS

Homicide rates vary across modern societies, yet most scholarly works on homicide are based on studies in developed countries, although, in less developed countries, homicide rates are higher. Homicide is multidimensional and its related social causes and prevalence differ across cultures. In low-ho...

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Published in:British journal of criminology 2011-09, Vol.51 (5), p.823-838
Main Authors: Morris, Patrice K., Graycar, Adam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Constituents
Criminology
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Gangs
HOMICIDE
Homicide rates
Industrial Societies
Jamaica
LDCs
Modern Society
Motivation
Murders & murder attempts
Neighborhoods
Neighbourhoods
Political activism
Political elections
Political Factors
Political influences
Political parties
Political partisanship
Political violence
Politics
Social conditions & trends
Social factors
Urban Areas
Violent crimes
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Summary:Homicide rates vary across modern societies, yet most scholarly works on homicide are based on studies in developed countries, although, in less developed countries, homicide rates are higher. Homicide is multidimensional and its related social causes and prevalence differ across cultures. In low-homicide countries, most homicides occur as a result of either criminal activity or personal relationship difficulties. This paper highlights that, in one developing country—Jamaica—a different pattern is more common. High homicide rates are connected with partisan politics and neighbourhood social organization. The argument is that neighbourhood social and political factors drive high homicide rates in urban Jamaica.
ISSN:0007-0955
1464-3529
DOI:10.1093/bjc/azr038