Communities of Denial: The Co-Construction of Gendered Adolescent Violence

Esala, Jennifer J.

doi:10.1080/01639625.2012.707543

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“…Again, this finding could be interpreted as reflecting the moral ambiguity surrounding this type of violence. Previous research suggests that parents may inadvertently contribute to the normalization of youth violence by turning a blind eye to violence used in ‘self-defence’ (Esala, 2013). As a consequence, adolescents may not worry deeply about the potential consequences of engaging in this type of behaviour when they relate to themselves from the perspective of their parents.…”

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The social origins of gender differences in anticipated feelings of guilt and shame following delinquency

Boeck

Pleysier

Put

2017

Criminology & Criminal Justice

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In this study, we investigate gender differences in adolescents' anticipated feelings of guilt and shame for engaging in shoplifting and retaliatory violence. More specifically, we examine the extent to which interpersonal relations with parents and teachers, perceived peer delinquency and traditional gender role beliefs have different effects on levels of shame-guilt among males and females, and to what extent these variables mediate gender differences in shame-guilt. We use data collected in a sample of 852 adolescents in Genk, a multi-ethnic city in the northeast of Belgium. Our findings confirm those of earlier research indicating that females experience a considerably higher threat of shame-guilt for engaging in delinquency than males. Factors explaining males' and females' anticipated shame-guilt feelings are similar in the case of shoplifting, but different in the case of violence. Differential exposure to peer delinquency and parental follow-up partially mediate the effect of gender on shame-guilt for engaging in shoplifting. Among males, endorsement of traditional masculinity predicts lower levels of shame-guilt for engaging in shoplifting and violence. Among females, endorsement of traditional femininity predicts lower levels of shame-guilt for engaging in shoplifting, but has no effect on shame-guilt for engaging in violence. We discuss the

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The social origins of gender differences in anticipated feelings of guilt and shame following delinquency

Boeck

Pleysier

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2017

Criminology & Criminal Justice

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“…How the violence is discussed and dealt with, how often it occurs, and how the affected parties are treated after the incident. Cultural violence is reinforced by people in institutions or communities that create the culture of that institution/community, which is why it is essential to look at the culture and social norms of a community when analyzing the violence that happens within that community (Esala 2013).…”

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StudentExperiencesWithSexual Harassment And Sexual Assault At A Small Liberal Arts College: Administration, Title IX, and Community Responses

De Jesus, Maya

2023

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Despite global efforts and institutional regulations, sexual harassment and assault persist on college campuses, with significant implications for students' well-being. This study investigates the normalization of student/student sexual violence on a small liberal arts college campus. It explores the impact of institutional and peer responses on students who have experienced harassment or assault. The study utilizes in-depth semi-structured interviews with five participants, examining their experiences with the college, its administration, and the Title IX reporting process. Findings reveal that students perceive inadequate support from the institution and the Title IX office, citing a lack of resources and emotional drain during the reporting process. Additionally, peer responses significantly affect the experiences of those who have faced harassment or assault, emphasizing the need for a supportive community. Recommendations include improved communication and resources from the administration, enhanced support in the Title IX office, and a collective effort from the student body to foster a safe environment. Overall, the research offers essential insights for informing policies and practices at colleges and universities, aiming to create safer and more supportive environments for all students affected by sexual harassment and assault.

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“…Recent theorizing and case studies have revealed the extent to which denial, both at the level of state and everyday discourses, is a socially organized and culturally mediated activity (Zerubavel ). In offering accounts of violence, account makers draw on cultural resources, such as ideologies (Esala ) and national myths (Norgaard ), to produce credible claims. Institutional and organizational resources, including categorical identities and expert vocabularies, also mediate discourses of denial (Margolin ).…”

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Textuality and the Social Organization of Denial: Abu Ghraib, Guantánamo, and the Meanings of U.S. Interrogation Policies

Rosso¹

2014

Sociological Forum

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Recent studies suggest that denial is a socially organized and culturally mediated process. This article furthers the study of socially organized denial by theorizing and empirically examining the role of texts in official denial. I examine the ways that institutional documents serve as resources for state officials to interpret and typify instances of state violence. To do so, I draw on a qualitative content analysis of 10 U.S. Congressional hearings that focus on the violence against detainees in U.S. custody at Abu Ghraib and Guant anamo. Though comparable acts of violence were committed at both facilities, I show that military officials employed different variants of interpretive denial to account for the two cases. Underlying these variants of denial were different descriptions of the connection between the violence and institutional texts that established authorized interrogation practices. Specifically, military officials causally isolated Abu Ghraib, denying the link between Interrogation Rules of Engagement in Iraq and the violence at the prison. Officials, on the other hand, interpreted the instances of violence at Guant anamo as expressions of lawful, institutionally available interrogation techniques. I conclude by discussing the implications of these findings for the study of denial, interpretive work in organizational contexts, and human rights.

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Communities of Denial: The Co-Construction of Gendered Adolescent Violence

Cited by 5 publications

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The social origins of gender differences in anticipated feelings of guilt and shame following delinquency

The social origins of gender differences in anticipated feelings of guilt and shame following delinquency

StudentExperiencesWithSexual Harassment And Sexual Assault At A Small Liberal Arts College: Administration, Title IX, and Community Responses

Textuality and the Social Organization of Denial: Abu Ghraib, Guantánamo, and the Meanings of U.S. Interrogation Policies

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