Narratives of Domestic Violence: Policing, Identity, and Indexicality

Domestic violence is an intractable social problem that must be understood in order to be eradicated. Andrus presents data from interviews with victims and law enforcement, and analyses the narratives of their interactions and the identities that emerge. She gives insight into law enforcement views on violence and prevalent misconceptions, and analyzes the ways in which identity emerges and is performed via narrative constructions of domestic violence and encounters between police and victim/survivors. This book provides powerful insights into the ways that ideology and commonplace misconceptions impact the social construction of domestic violence and will be invaluable to students and researchers in discourse analysis, applied linguistics, and forensic linguistics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 239 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Domestic violence is a complex and pervasive social issue that requires comprehensive understanding in order to be effectively addressed. In her book, "Domestic Violence: An Indexical, Identity, and Narrative Analysis," Dr. Andrus employs theories of indexicality, identity, and narrative to present data from interviews she conducted with victims and law enforcement officials. Through meticulous analysis of the narratives of their interactions and the identities that emerge, she sheds light on law enforcement perspectives on violence and prevalent misconceptions, with the aim of developing resources to enhance communication with victim/survivors. Additionally, she delves into the ways in which identity is constructed and performed through narrative constructions of domestic violence and encounters between police and victim/survivors. By giving voice to the victims of domestic violence, this book offers profound insights into the ways in which ideology and common misconceptions shape the social construction of this issue. It is a valuable resource for students and researchers in discourse analysis, applied linguistics, and forensic linguistics, as it contributes to our understanding of the complexities surrounding domestic violence and the need for effective interventions.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108813280