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 's new book chapter: "Manhood/Honor Cultures and its impact on the Queer Community".

MacLennan-Matthews, N.S. (2025). Manhood/Honor Culture and Its Impact on the Queer Community. In: Shackelford, T.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85493-5_2197-1 

 

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
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

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 2019Jul 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 2017Jul 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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