Inventing the crime of passion: from the language of the press to the reporting of events (Spain, 1892-1920)

Authors

  • Antonio Laguna Platero Universitat de València
  • Francesc-Andreu Martínez Gallego Universitat de València

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/cercles2021.24.1002

Keywords:

crime of passion, sensationalist journalism, event reporting, male violence

Abstract

The term “crime of passion” emerged in the Spanish press in 1892. The aim of this paper is to reveal why, and to understand its importance to the sensationalist press and, especially, to the press specialized in the reporting of events. Our methodology understands the press as a cultural engine involved in the construction of concepts with social impact. Therefore, we scrutinize the presence of the term “crime of passion” in a large number of newspapers and weeklies to observe how a mental framework of an emotional nature was constructed. The impact of the concept on public opinion and legal language is revealed, as well as its relevance in justifying violence against women

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Published

2021-11-24

Issue

No. 24 (2021): Cercles: revista d'història cultural 24

Section

Temes

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