“Upskirting,” Homosociality, and Craftmanship: A Thematic Analysis of Perpetrator and Viewer Interactions
Journal article
Authors | Hall, Matthew, Hearn, Jeff and Lewis, Ruth |
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Abstract | “Upskirting” is the action or practice of surreptitiously taking photographs or videos up a female’s skirt or dress. In the United Kingdom, it is an offense. However, internationally, laws are uneven. Understanding how perpetrators account for their actions becomes an important question. Here, we present the findings of our thematic analysis of posts on the “upskirting” website, The Candid Zone. Our analysis shows that posters and respondents frame this activity as artistic and technical, providing each other with advice and guidance on where and how to get the “best” shots. We conceptualize this form of abuse as homosociality and craftsmanship. |
Keywords | thematic analysis; gender violence; homosociality; upskirting; craftsmanship |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | Violence Against Women |
Publisher | Sage |
ISSN | 1552-8448 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10778012211008981 |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/625758 |
hdl:10545/625758 | |
Publication dates | 05 May 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 07 May 2021, 15:10 |
Accepted | Dec 2020 |
Contributors | Arden University, British University in Egypt, University of Derby, University of Huddersfield, Örebro University, Hanken School of Economics and Northumbria University |
File | File Access Level Open |
File | File Access Level Open |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/94v74/-upskirting-homosociality-and-craftmanship-a-thematic-analysis-of-perpetrator-and-viewer-interactions
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