Beyond honour: a historical materialist explanation of honour related violence
"Beyond Honour" addresses the issue of honour related violence by using Marx's Historical Materialist approach. This study is a blend of academic research and personal experiences. It is an attempt to look beyond the cultural notion of honour as the main/only motive behind gender-base...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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Karachi [u.a.]
Oxford Univ. Press
2006
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In: | Year: 2006 |
Edition: | 1. publ. |
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Summary: | "Beyond Honour" addresses the issue of honour related violence by using Marx's Historical Materialist approach. This study is a blend of academic research and personal experiences. It is an attempt to look beyond the cultural notion of honour as the main/only motive behind gender-based violence by examining related issues through historical academic research along with the simple narration of present day stories of victims around the globe. Honour/passion related violence: locating the kinds and contexts -- Honour, passion and violence: redefining terms, actors and mechanism -- Construction of female sexuality: religious roots -- Challenge of sexual transgression: ancient and modern legal responses -- Pakistan scenario: who suffers? -- Economics determine boundaries -- Love transgresses boundaries -- Society guards boundaries -- Legal system favours perpetrators of violence -- Politics respond to vested interests -- Is there hope for tomorrow? |
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Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
Physical Description: | XXIII, 361 S. 23 cm |
ISBN: | 0195979028 9780195979022 |