The normalization of gendered violence in crime fiction reflects societal attitudes from "summary" of Gender and Criminality in Bangla Crime Narratives by Shampa Roy
The normalization of gendered violence in crime fiction reflects societal attitudes. This normalization is evident in the way female characters are often portrayed as victims of violence, with their suffering used to further the plot or provide a sense of thrill for readers. In many crime narratives, violence against women is depicted in a sensationalized manner, with graphic descriptions of abuse and murder designed to shock and titillate the audience. This normalization of gendered violence in crime fiction serves to perpetuate harmful stereotypes about women and their place in society. By repeatedly portraying women as helpless victims i...
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