Sex Difference in Homicide: comparing Male and Female Violent Crimes in Korea

The comparison of the South Korean male and female homicide offenders' characteristics and crime scene behaviours is presented in this study. A total of 537 cases of homicide offenders prosecuted in Korea between 2006 and 2010 were analyzed in terms of offenders' characteristics, victim-of...

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Authors: Sea, Jonghan (Author) ; Youngs, Donna (Author) ; Tkazky, Sophia (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
Year: 2018, Volume: 62, Issue: 11, Pages: 3408-3435
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Homicide
Gender difference
Demographic variables
Crime scene actions
Cultural difference
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Summary:The comparison of the South Korean male and female homicide offenders' characteristics and crime scene behaviours is presented in this study. A total of 537 cases of homicide offenders prosecuted in Korea between 2006 and 2010 were analyzed in terms of offenders' characteristics, victim-offender interaction, places of crime, and crime scene actions. Significant differences between male and female offenders were revealed in prior criminal history, offenders' personal characteristics, choice of victim, crime scene behaviours during and after the homicide, and choice of weapon. The parallel with the gender differences in homicides found in Western countries is discussed as well as the possible explanations for the gender-related characteristics found in this study.
ISSN:1552-6933
DOI:10.1177/0306624X17740555