CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2023
| Author | Hohwieler, Laetitia |
|---|---|
| Title | Unveiling the Gendered Reality A Comparative Analysis of Femicide Data Collection in Spain and Germany |
| Summary | Femicide is one of the biggest manifestations of gender inequalities. However, around Europe in different countries, legal systems and societies, the extent of the problem is not understood and therefore not tackled. To combat this, the Istanbul Convention outlined the need for effective data collection systems. However, since there are different approaches to GBV legislation, especially when it comes to recognising the gendered nature of the crime, this thesis aims to examine to what extent this effects the femicide data collection, using the examples of Germany and Spain. Therefore, this thesis seeks to address two questions: first, how does the gendered nature of policies in Spain and Germany effect the collection of femicide data, and to what extent can the data gathering method be deemed equally sensitive in a gender-neutral arrangement? To determine whether and how the two data gathering frameworks may be used to advise policymakers, the thesis employs an abductive research design and comparative case studies to address this question. The thesis argues, that gendered, detailed data collection is required, along with a broad definition of femicide that goes beyond intimate partner violence, to collect inclusive femicide data that can reflect the true dimension, the structural nature, and the role of power dynamics of femicides. |
| Supervisor | Krizsán, Andrea |
| Department | School of Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2023/hohwieler_laetitia.pdf |
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