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Victims, partners or 'narco queens': the stereotypes about women in organised crime
CL🏛️ PoliticsProgressive6 hr. ago

Victims, partners or 'narco queens': the stereotypes about women in organised crime

The article critiques how the media portrays women involved in organized crime, highlighting two common stereotypes: victims or 'narco queens.' It uses recent cases from Chile to argue that these portrayals obscure the real roles and power dynamics women occupy within criminal organizations. The piece emphasizes that while some women may hold leadership positions, many are still defined by their relationship to men rather than their own agency. It calls for a more nuanced understanding of women’s contributions and power structures within organized crime.

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CIPER Chile logoCIPER ChileIndependentProgressive6 hr. ago
Victims, partners or 'narco queens': the stereotypes about women in organised crime

The article critiques how the media portrays women involved in organized crime, highlighting two common stereotypes: victims or 'narco queens.' It uses recent cases from Chile to argue that these portrayals obscure the real roles and power dynamics women occupy within criminal organizations. The piece emphasizes that while some women may hold leadership positions, many are still defined by their relationship to men rather than their own agency. It calls for a more nuanced understanding of women’s contributions and power structures within organized crime.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue through a feminist lens, criticizing traditional media representations that reduce women to either victims or exceptional figures. It highlights systemic gender inequalities within criminal organizations and advocates for a more complex view of women’s roles, which align

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