Murder is a word with implicit gender bias; we are all aware of the typical gender roles implied by violence - that Men murder and Women are murdered. Statistics the world over back this up, but what happens to our preconceptions when they are challenged by Women Who Kill?

In this lecture, Dr. Kimberly Baltzer-Jaray explores the inherent gender bias in the investigation of murder, perception of female killers, and the prosecution of women and the gendered idea that women can’t be real, bloody killers specifically because they’re women.

Gender stereotypes don’t negate the reality that women can commit bloody, violent, messy murder and, like Villanelle, they can do it with callousness and a smile. This lecture will get up close and personal with the history of women who kill … and at times with a good dose of dark humour.

We are committed to making our sessions as accessible as possible. If you are unable to pay the full amount for this class, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] and we will provide you with a discount code.