Unheard Voices: Silencing Indigenous Perspectives in Modern Criminology Research

Title

Unheard Voices: Silencing Indigenous Perspectives in Modern Criminology Research

Author

1. Kaushal Khatri, Student, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, India

Abstract

The field of criminology has long been shaped by Eurocentric frameworks that overlook the perspectives of Indigenous populations. This paper explores the marginalisation of Indigenous voices in modern criminology research, analysing how systemic bias and epistemic violence contribute to the erasure of Indigenous experiences and justice systems. It calls for a decolonised approach to criminology that integrates Indigenous knowledge systems and supports restorative justice principles. This paper highlights the need to amplify Indigenous perspectives to address systemic inequalities within the criminal justice system.

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Conclusion

Silencing Indigenous voices in contemporary criminology studies serves to maintain structural inequality and skirts the issue of Indigenous peoples' underlying criminal behaviour. Justice for all must be achieved via decolonising criminology and reimagining traditional practices by drawing on Indigenous knowledge systems, techniques, and viewpoints. Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities may benefit greatly from the restorative justice framework based on Indigenous knowledge and practices.

The field of criminology may take a step towards a future in which healing, reconciliation, and the restoration of societal peace are integral parts of justice by giving a stronger voice to Indigenous peoples' perspectives.

Author Contrubution

The author alone is responsible for the study's conception, design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation.

Funding

The authors did not receive any specific grants from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or non-profit sectors for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest related to this study.

Data Sharing Statement

Not applicable.

Software And Tools Use

This research did not utilize any specific software or tools.

Acknowledgements

I thank the following individuals for their expertise and assistance in all aspects of our study and for their help in writing the manuscript. I am also grateful for the insightful comments given by anonymous peer reviewers. Everyone's generosity and expertise have improved this study in myriad ways and saved me from many errors.