Narissa MacLennan-Matthews

Narissa MacLennan-Matthews

 https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1218-3494

    Overview

    Professional memberships

    American Society of Criminology

    British Society of Criminology

    South Asian Society of Criminology & Victimology

    Honour Abuse Rsearch Matrix (HARM)

    Profile summary

    Narissa has an MSc in Criminology where she explored the legal systems within law enforcement in the United Kingdom and the continued struggle victims and potential victims face in being protected against 'so-called honour-based violence and abuse'.

    Roles on external bodies

    Postgraduate Research Representative for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Busisness at the University of Plymouth - Responsible for around 200 PGR students

    Teaching interests

    Honour-Based Violence

    Gender-Based Violence

    Hate Crime

    Queer Criminology

    Global Terrorism

    Religious Ideologies and Terrorism

    Domestic Violent Extremism (UK & USA)

     

    Additional information

    Narissa is currently writing an entry for a new Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence (2025) with an entry on: Manhood/Honour Cultures and its impact on the Queer Community 

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 4 - Quality Education
    • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    Academic qualifications

    15 Social sciences, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Is the Legal System and Law Enforcement in the United Kingdom Failing to Protect Potential Victims of Honour Crimes?, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business

    Sept 2019 → Jul 2020

    Award Date: 16 Nov 2020

    15 Social sciences, First Degree, 'In The End Is My Beginning' A Study of the Trial and Execution of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business

    Sept 2017 → Jul 2019

    Award Date: 5 Sept 2019

    Research Interests

    • Honour-Based Violence
    • Honour Killings
    • Global Terrorism
    • Hate Crime
    • Jihadist Hegemonic Masculinities
    • Religious Ideologies & Terrorism

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