Citation

Harper SB. Fem. Criminol. 2017; 12(3): 224-247.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1557085116680743

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article explores the diminished occurrence of intimate partner homicide (IPH)--referred to as self-help homicide--perpetrated by Latinas when compared with Black and White women. Self-help homicide is a consequence of patriarchal terrorism. I endeavor to answer the following research question: What explains lower rates of self-help homicide perpetrated by Latinas relative to White and Black women? This question is addressed through a self-help/intersectional theoretical analysis of structural, institutional, and cultural barriers to criminal justice resource access. This diminished access increases the likelihood of IPH victimization.

Language: en