A Criminological Analysis of the Representation of Woman Victimization in the Light of Lifesyle in Subdued (Rage Khab) Movie

Abachi, Maryam; Daemi, Aylin; Mir Ebrahimi, Seyed Ali

doi:10.22059/jwica.2023.356967.1903

Document Type : Research Paper

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¹ Corresponding Author, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Bandar Anzali Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Anzali, Iran.

² PhD Student of Criminal Law and Criminology, Department of Law, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran.

³ Assistant Professor, Department of Jurisprudence and Law, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran.

10.22059/jwica.2023.356967.1903

Abstract

Cinema, as a cultural element in society and an arena for the representation of social issues, plays a significant role in enhancing societal awareness and mitigating cognitive bias. Violence against women and the subsequent victimization of this vulnerable group are the subject of one critical cinematic representation. The criminological aspects of women's victimization as depicted in cinematic works within the context of lifestyle are the focus of this research. To achieve this, a case study of the film Subdued (Rage Khab) is conducted using content analysis. The findings indicate that the primary character, Mina, is subjected to repeated victimization as a result of her lifestyle in a traditional and ideological society, as well as the absence of social and legal protections. Mina is depicted as a victim of choice by Kamran, the male character, which renders her an appealing target within the ideal victim framework. The depiction of women’s victimization in this film is indicative of societal realities. Neglecting this critical issue can result in irreparable damage to societal structure, as the actuality of women's victimization in society is frequently more severe than its cinematic portrayals. Consequently, this research underscores the importance of creating cinematic works that are free of cultural censorship in order to prevent violence against women. Thus, cinema has the potential to prevent initial victimization by increasing awareness and immunizing women against it. Furthermore, the effective reduction of women's victimization in society can be achieved by concentrating on the prevention of secondary victimization through structural changes, particularly the elimination of discrimination against women, and the provision of access to the criminal justice system for all women

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Volume 17, Issue 2
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A Criminological Analysis of the Representation of Woman Victimization in the Light of Lifesyle in Subdued (Rage Khab) Movie

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Volume 17, Issue 2July 2025Pages 215-234

Volume 17, Issue 2
July 2025
Pages 215-234