"Honour"
Subtitle: crimes, paradigms, and violence against women
By: edited by Sara Hossain and Lynn Welchman.
Contributors: Hossain, Sara.; Welchman, Lynn.
Publisher: Zed Books
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
Subjects: Women -- Violence against; Women -- Legal status, laws, etc; Honor killings; Honor -- Social aspects; Patriarchy
Description: This book arises from the practical insights and experiences of individuals and organisations addressing so-called 'honour crimes' in different geographic and social contexts, including 'honour killings' and interference with the right to marry. Its purpose is to support human rights activists, policymakers and lawyers by explaining what such crimes are, how they vary from country to country, and what strategies are needed to combat them. Drawing on original case material from a wide range of countries, it identifies and analyses cross-cutting thematic issues and seeks to develop a human right.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.