inventing the crime of passion: from the language of the press to the reporting of events (Spain, 1892-1920 del lenguaje de gacetilla a la prensa de sucesos (España, 1892-1920)
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The term “crime of passion” emerged in the Spanish press in 1892. The aim of this paper is to reveal why, and to understand its impor-tance to the sensationalist press and, especially, to the press specialized in the reporting of events. Our methodology understands the press as a cultural engine involved in the construction of concepts with social impact. There-fore, we scrutinize the presence of the term “crime of passion” in a large number of newspapers and weeklies to observe how a mental framework of an emotional nature was constructed. The impact of the concept on public opinion and legal language is revealed, as well as its relevance in justifying violence against women.
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