| Description |
1 online resource (v, 390 pages) |
| Contents |
Foreword / by Walter S. DeKeseredy -- Introduction -- Feminist explanations of control over women's bodies & sexual/reproductive behaviour -- History of the Turks & status of women amongst the Turks -- Importance of 'namus' (honour) -- Virginity, chastity, fidelity & patriarchy -- Patriarchal murders/honour killings (PM/HK) -- Honour-based forced suicides, culturally induced suicides & passive rebellious suicides -- Criminal justice system's response to honour crimes -- Face-to-face interviews & round-table discussions -- As westerners, why should we care? -- Lessons to be learned : patriarchal murders in the West -- How do we break the vicious cycle? -- References -- Appendices -- A. Acknowledgments -- B. Interview schedule & the three vignettes -- C. Glossary of Turkish terms |
| Summary |
"Most studies on honor killing look at it as an extension of Islamic beliefs. This book takes a different approach in that the concept does not arise from any religious text, but rather is a result of a community that is utterly patriarchal in its social orientation. The oppression of women is not mandated by any religion, but rather it is a result of a community where women do not have a viable voice and as a result are treated violently. Over five thousand women are subjected to honor killings each year and this is a moving testament to solving the problem"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Honor killings -- Turkey
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Honor killings.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Abuse -- Elder Abuse.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Conflict Resolution.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Family Relationships.
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Honor killings
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Turkey
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780773418011 |
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0773418016 |
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