Execution by Family

A Theory of Honor Violence

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
Cover of the book Execution by Family by Mark Cooney, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Mark Cooney ISBN: 9781351240635
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 21, 2019
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Mark Cooney
ISBN: 9781351240635
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 21, 2019
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Across many parts of the world, violence inflicted in the name of family honor is attracting an increasing amount of attention. Family honor violence, otherwise known as honor-based violence, is physical force inflicted primarily on women for conduct defined as dishonorable. This book explores these conflicts of honor, how they are triggered, how they are handled, and why some lead to death. 

Drawing on a range of case studies and employing Donald Black’s concept of social geometry, Execution by Family incorporates and goes beyond patriarchy, culture, and kinship to develop a unified theory of family honor violence. It discusses the "honor belt," a series of countries stretching from north Africa to southeast Asia, in which similar forms of inequality, patriarchy, group authority, and gerontocracy are prevalent and how, within the confines of this inequality, honor violence flourishes. Reviewing survey data and pointing to a multi-pronged, cross-national social movement, the book also discusses the future of honor-based violence.

Given the growing awareness of family honor violence, Execution by Family will be of interest to anybody concerned with family conflict, violence, crime, and popular morality. It will be invaluable reading for academics and students in the fields of criminology, criminal justice, sociology, social psychology, and anthropology.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Across many parts of the world, violence inflicted in the name of family honor is attracting an increasing amount of attention. Family honor violence, otherwise known as honor-based violence, is physical force inflicted primarily on women for conduct defined as dishonorable. This book explores these conflicts of honor, how they are triggered, how they are handled, and why some lead to death. 

Drawing on a range of case studies and employing Donald Black’s concept of social geometry, Execution by Family incorporates and goes beyond patriarchy, culture, and kinship to develop a unified theory of family honor violence. It discusses the "honor belt," a series of countries stretching from north Africa to southeast Asia, in which similar forms of inequality, patriarchy, group authority, and gerontocracy are prevalent and how, within the confines of this inequality, honor violence flourishes. Reviewing survey data and pointing to a multi-pronged, cross-national social movement, the book also discusses the future of honor-based violence.

Given the growing awareness of family honor violence, Execution by Family will be of interest to anybody concerned with family conflict, violence, crime, and popular morality. It will be invaluable reading for academics and students in the fields of criminology, criminal justice, sociology, social psychology, and anthropology.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Ethnic Penalty by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book Teaching Mathematics Creatively by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book Citizens in the Making in Post-Soviet States by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book The Foreign Policy of George W. Bush by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book Hack Audio by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book The Optimum Imperative: Czech Architecture for the Socialist Lifestyle, 1938–1968 by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book The Novels of Daniel Defoe, Part II vol 9 by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book Introduction to Residential Layout by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book Hausa Tales and Traditions by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book Engaging the Senses: Object-Based Learning in Higher Education by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book Political Economy of Statebuilding by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book For Better, For Worse by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book Augustus to Nero (Routledge Revivals) by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book Widower by Mark Cooney
Cover of the book Historical Sketch of the Cherokee by Mark Cooney
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy