Youth Violence in Mexico City: Criminological and Structural Factors of Homicide

Authors

  • Carolina Jasso González College of Mexico image/svg+xml
  • Mario Pavel Díaz Román UNAM
  • Luis Bravo Govea UNAM

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29092/uacm.v22i58.1199

Keywords:

Juvenicide, organized crime, violence, Mexico City, marginalization

Abstract

This article examines the phenomenon of youth homicide in Mexico City using a mixed-methods approach that critically engages with the theoretical frameworks of juvenicide and the sociology of crime. Through a variable-oriented analysis, it investigates factors such as levels of marginalization, educational attainment, the presence of organized crime, alcohol sales, and the availability of firearms. The results reveal a significant association between these factors and the risk of youth homicide, underscoring the need for more comprehensive analysis. This research contributes to the accumulation of empirical evidence and highlights the relevance of juvenicide as a category for understanding the violent deaths of young people.

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Author Biographies

  • Carolina Jasso González, College of Mexico

    Candidata a Dra. en Ciencia Social con Especialidad en Sociología por El Colegio de México, México.

  • Mario Pavel Díaz Román, UNAM

    Docente de la Unidad Académica de Posgrado de la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de la UNAM, México. Pertenece al Sistema Nacional de Investigadores Nivel 1.

  • Luis Bravo Govea, UNAM

    Estudiante del doctorado en Ciencias Políticas y Sociales por la UNAM, México.

References

Published

2025-09-10

How to Cite

Youth Violence in Mexico City: Criminological and Structural Factors of Homicide. (2025). Andamios, Revista De Investigación Social, 22(58), 497-528. https://doi.org/10.29092/uacm.v22i58.1199