Abstract
Decades of research produced by multiple disciplines has documented withering rates of violence against women in the United States and around the globe. To further an understanding of gendered violence, a field of research has developed, but recent critiques have highlighted weaknesses that inhibit a full scientific exploration of these crimes and their impacts. This review extends beyond prior reviews to explore the field’s unique challenges, its community of scientists, and the state of its written knowledge. The review argues for moving beyond “research agendas” and proposes creation of a transdisciplinary science for the field of study of violence against women.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-2009
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801208330692
Repository Citation
Jordan, C.E. (2009). Advancing the study of violence against women: Evolving research agendas into science. Violence Against Women, 15, 393 – 419.
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Notes/Citation Information
Published in Violence Against Women, v. 15, no. 4, p. 393-419.
The manuscript provided, in accordance with publisher copyright rules, is the author’s postprint version.