NCJ Number
232815
Journal
International Criminal Justice Review Volume: 20 Issue: 4 Dated: December 2010 Pages: 349-365
Date Published
December 2010
Length
17 pages
Annotation
This study investigated the gender connection between the wave of female homicides in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Abstract
This study analyzes the social construction of a wave of female homicides surrounding the maquiladora plants in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Specifically, it explores the social construction of the murders by three different groups, the news media, human rights organizations, and academic researchers. The research begins with a content analysis of 35 narratives from newspapers, human rights reports, and academic journals. Sixteen of these narratives discuss North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in relation with the violence in Juarez. Analysis indicates that gender issues are intertwined with the trade agreement and concludes that the policy has aided in the disruption of the social fabric of Mexican society. Tables and references (Published Abstract)