Honour-Based Violence
Experiences and Counter-Strategies in Iraqi Kurdistan and the UK Kurdish Diaspora
By Aisha K. Gill, Nazand Begikhani | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
’Honour'-based violence is a form of intimate violence committed against women (and some men) by husbands, fathers, brothers and male relatives. A very common social phenomenon, it has existed throughout history and in a wide variety of societies across the world, from white European to African cultures, from South and East Asia to Latin America. The most extreme form of Honour-based violence - 'honour' killing - tragically remains widespread. Over the last decade, national and international efforts, including new policy development and activist campaigns, have begun to challenge the practice. Based on a pioneering and unique study, conducted collaboratively by the Centre for Gender and Violence Research, University of Bristol, the University of Roehampton and Kurdish Women's Rights Watch, this book is at the forefront of this new and challenging policy direction.
Editions of Honour-Based Violence
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’Honour'-based violence is a form of intimate violence committed against women (and some men) by husbands, fathers, brothers and male relatives. A very common social phenomenon, it has existed throughout history and in a wide variety of societies across the world, from white European to African cultures, from South and East Asia to Latin America. The most extreme form of Honour-based violence - 'honour' killing - tragically remains widespread. Over the last decade, national and international efforts, including new policy development and activist campaigns, have begun to challenge the practice. Based on a pioneering and unique study, conducted collaboratively by the Centre for Gender and Violence Research, University of Bristol, the University of Roehampton and Kurdish Women's Rights Watch, this book is at the forefront of this new and challenging policy direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honour-Based Violence about?
’Honour'-based violence is a form of intimate violence committed against women (and some men) by husbands, fathers, brothers and male relatives. A very common social phenomenon, it has existed throughout history and in a wide variety of societies across the world, from white European to African cultures, from South and East Asia to Latin America. The most extreme form of Honour-based violence - 'honour' killing - tragically remains widespread. Over the last decade, national and international efforts, including new policy development and activist campaigns, have begun to challenge the practice. Based on a pioneering and unique study, conducted collaboratively by the Centre for Gender and Violence Research, University of Bristol, the University of Roehampton and Kurdish Women's Rights Watch, this book is at the forefront of this new and challenging policy direction.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Honour-Based Violence?
Society and Social Sciences > Social services and welfare, criminology > Crime and criminology
Where can I read a sample of Honour-Based Violence?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317121299
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Honour-Based Violence?
Aisha K. Gill, Nazand Begikhani
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Honour-Based Violence is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317121299) and pdf(ISBN 9781317121305)