Fear of victimization and victimization rates among women: A paradox?
- 1 September 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Justice Quarterly
- Vol. 9 (3) , 419-441
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07418829200091461
Abstract
The paradox between the high levels of fear and the low reported rates of victimization for females has long been accepted. Attempts to explain it have included the introduction of the exposure-to-risk hypothesis. Although this approach narrowed the gap, the paradox remained. This essay suggests that victimizations involving nonstrangers accounts for much of the gap between women's low rates of reported victimization and their high levels of fear.Keywords
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