Dr Lili Paquet - Researching Women & Crime

About this episode

Dr Lili Paquet discusses her research on the attraction of true crime to women and the implications for true crime podcasts.

Dr Paquet's Phd was in crime fiction, a natural extension of her passion for true crime which she's held since her early 20's. Dr Paquet's research includes what it is about true crime which attracts women in particular. She provides much food for thought, particularly in relation to the popularity of true crime podcasts. Dr. Paquet has published books, papers & articles about women & crime including articles such as  “Seeking Justice Elsewhere: Informal and Formal Justice in the True Crime Podcasts Trace and The Teacher’s Pet.” & “ Can victim-survivors of violent crimes find justice through true crime podcasts?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Narelle Fraser

Guest: Dr Lili Paquet

Topics covered

• women and crime
• true crime
• podcast research
• crime fiction
• victim-survivors
• justice

Keywords

• true crime
• women
• podcasts
• research
• crime fiction
• justice
• victim-survivors

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Seeking Justice Elsewhere: Informal and Formal Justice in the True Crime Podcasts Trace and The Teacher’s Pet, Can victim-survivors of violent crimes find justice through true crime podcasts?

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