Honour Killing: Dilemma, Ritual, Understanding by Amir H. Jafri

Honour Killing: Dilemma, Ritual, Understanding

A Critical Sociological and Cultural Analysis of Honor-Based Violence in Pakistan

Honour Killing: Dilemma, Ritual, Understanding is an essential read for anyone studying sociology, criminology, gender studies, or human rights law. This groundbreaking hardcover book explores the complex contexts in which men commit honor killings in Pakistan, meticulously analyzing the discourses that surround this tragic phenomenon. It undertakes the vital task of understanding the possible cultural, religious, historical, and increasingly political reasons that create the dilemma and the exigency for men to kill a female member of their own family.

• In-depth Contextual Analysis: Explores the various social, familial, and regional contexts where honor killings occur across Pakistan.
• Multidimensional Discourse Evaluation: Examines how legal, media, and societal narratives shape the understanding and perpetuation of honor-based violence.
• Cultural, Religious & Historical Perspectives: Uncovers the deep-rooted traditions and historical precedents that influence the rationale behind these acts.
• Political & Modern Dynamics: Addresses the increasingly political nature of the dilemma and how modern governance intersects with traditional practices.
• Authoritative Insight: Written by Amir H. Jafri, offering a rigorous academic and sociological framework for understanding this critical human rights issue.

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