The Perspective of X and Y Generations on Deterrence of Death Penalty: The Case of Women Murders in Turkey

Abstract

Although the deterrence and the deterrence theory in the 21st century are associated with crises and nuclear weapons in international relations, the first phase of the concept is human-focused. The relationship between deterrence and death penalty has been a subject of study from Thucydides’ Peloponnesian Wars to present. In literature, dozens of study related to the relationship between death penalty and deterrent effect can be categorized into three types: reports no deterrent effect, deterrent effect and mixed. This study aims to assess the deterrent effect of death penalty, which is discussed to apply in Turkey, in women murders by conducting a survey. To this aim, the target audience of survey is determined as X and Y generations and Chi- Square analysis is used in the obtained data. It is expected that this study will be include mixed result.