Honor Killings in the Twenty-First Century
Download or Read eBook Honor Killings in the Twenty-First Century PDF written by N. Pope and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-01-02 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : N. Pope |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2012-01-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137012661 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137012668 |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Honor Killings in the Twenty-First Century by : N. Pope
Book excerpt: Thousands of women are murdered every year by close relatives for allegedly violating an unwritten social code or rebelling against the patriarchal order. The book examines the roots and evolution of honor-based violence, as well as the ongoing struggle to eradicate it worldwide.