Researching Gender, Violence and Abuse

Name: Researching Gender, Violence and Abuse
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138641266
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Theory, Methods, Action

By Nicole Westmarland and Hannah Bows

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Researching Gender, Violence and Abuse explores feminist research methods applied to gender-based violence and abuse, tracing its development since the 1970s. It presents both traditional and innovative approaches, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies, supported by international case studies. Topics covered include the origins of feminist research, ethical concerns, partnerships with organisations like the police and voluntary sector, diverse research methods such as interviews, surveys, arts-based research, and ethnography, the use of existing data, and the impact of activism on research and policy.
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This book is ideal for students studying violence against women, domestic violence, gender and crime, as well as advanced students preparing for new research in these areas.

This book offers a compendium of research methods on gender and violence, both traditional and innovative, showcases best practice in international feminist research and considers the influence of activism and the translation of research into policy.

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Feminist research on gender, violence and abuse has been an area of academic study since the late 1970s, and has increased exponentially over this time on a global scale. Although situated in a predominantly qualitative tradition, research in the field has developed to include quantitative and mixed methodologies. This book offers a compendium of research methods on gender and violence, from the traditional to the innovative, and showcases best practice in feminist research and international case studies. Researching Gender, Violence and Abuse covers:

The origins of feminist research,
Ethical considerations relating to research on gender, violence and abuse,
Working in partnership with organisations such as the police or the voluntary sector,
A comprehensive range of research methods including interviews and focus groups, surveys, arts-based research and ethnography,
The challenges and opportunities of working with existing data,
The influence of activism on research and the translation of research into policy and practice.

This book is perfect reading for students taking courses on violence against women, domestic violence, gender and crime, as well as advanced students embarking on new research.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138641266

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 160

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Education & Reference Hannah Bows Nicole Westmarland Non-Fiction

About the Author

Nicole Westmarland is Director of Durham University Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse (CRiVA), where she is also Professor of Criminology and Head of Department of Sociology. She has researched a range of different forms of violence against women and is deeply committed to conducting research that can create real world change. She is Vice Chair of Darlington and Co. Durham Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre. She is the author of a number of books and articles, including Violence Against Women: Criminological Perspectives on Men’s Violences (Routledge).

Hannah Bows is Deputy Director of CRiVA and Assistant Professor in Criminal Law at Durham Law School. Her research focuses on different forms of violence against women, particularly domestic and sexual violence. Her recent work includes a national study of rape against older people, a national study profiling homicide of older people and a study exploring ‘risk’ in relation to older sex offenders and policing. Outside of the university, she is the deputy director of the BSC Victims Network, Chair of Age UK Teesside and sits as a Magistrate on the Durham and Darlington bench.