| ID | 175496 |
| Title Proper | Territorialising homes |
| Other Title Information | Prolonged and return burglaries in South Africa |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Huigen, Brandaan |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article draws on ethnographic data from South Africa to show that while burglaries may commonly be once-off incidents, many households are repeatedly victimised. In such situations, victims are retargeted and intimidated by the same burglars. Through two exemplary cases of middle- and lower-middle-income households, which are examples of ‘return’ and ‘prolonged’ burglaries, I illustrate that these burglaries are defined by four main characteristics: long duration, the targeted theft of possessions, remaining marks and the close proximity of burglars. I suggest that these burglaries are a way of laying claim to households through symbolic means, rather than physical confrontation. This has lasting social, emotional and financial repercussions for the victims. As relating to repeat-victimisation, burglaries deserve further attention from analysts. |
| `In' analytical Note | African Security Review Vol. 29, No.3; Sep 2020 : p.225-241 |
| Journal Source | African Security Review Vol: 29 No 3 |
| Key Words | Violence ; South Africa ; Symbols ; Domestic Burglary ; Property Crime ; Repeat Victimisation |