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<p>This paper explores the secondary victimization experienced by wives of imprisoned men in Guwahati, Assam, a city in India. It utilizes criminological, sociological, and psychological perspectives to understand how these women cope with the various financial, emotional, and physical repercussions of their husbands’ incarceration. Key theoretical frameworks, such as labelling and shaming, differential association, and learned helplessness, shed light on the intersection of social and personal challenges faced by these women. The study employs a narrative victimology approach, focusing on personal testimonies to highlight individual stories rather than drawing broad conclusions, emphasizing the unique struggles each wife endures. The research reveals ongoing challenges related to financial difficulties, stigma, and isolation, which frequently lead to emotional and physical distress. This paper calls for a renewed understanding of secondary victimization within the victimological framework.</p>

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Narratives of the spouses of incarcerated convicts: an exploratory study of the impact of secondary victimization in Assam, India

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    2025年11月7日

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  • Rashmi Choudhury,
  • K. Jaishankar

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This paper explores the secondary victimization experienced by wives of imprisoned men in Guwahati, Assam, a city in India. It utilizes criminological, sociological, and psychological perspectives to understand how these women cope with the various financial, emotional, and physical repercussions of their husbands’ incarceration. Key theoretical frameworks, such as labelling and shaming, differential association, and learned helplessness, shed light on the intersection of social and personal challenges faced by these women. The study employs a narrative victimology approach, focusing on personal testimonies to highlight individual stories rather than drawing broad conclusions, emphasizing the unique struggles each wife endures. The research reveals ongoing challenges related to financial difficulties, stigma, and isolation, which frequently lead to emotional and physical distress. This paper calls for a renewed understanding of secondary victimization within the victimological framework.