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

About the Book

Honour Killing: Dilemma, Ritual, Understanding is a critical sociological and cultural analysis of honor-based violence in Pakistan. The book 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.

Written by Amir H. Jafri, this volume offers a rigorous academic and sociological framework for understanding this critical human rights issue. It explores the various social, familial, and regional contexts where honor killings occur across Pakistan, examining how legal, media, and societal narratives shape the understanding and perpetuation of honor-based violence.

Key Themes & Topics Covered

• In-depth Contextual Analysis of social, familial, and regional contexts where honor killings occur across Pakistan
• Multidimensional Discourse Evaluation examining how legal, media, and societal narratives shape understanding
• Cultural, Religious & Historical Perspectives uncovering deep-rooted traditions and historical precedents
• Political & Modern Dynamics addressing the increasingly political nature of the dilemma and modern governance intersection
• Authoritative Insight offering a rigorous academic and sociological framework

Who Should Read This?

This book is essential for sociologists, criminology students, human rights researchers, gender studies scholars, legal professionals, and policy makers seeking to understand the complex dynamics of honor-based violence.

Add this critical volume to your collection today and deepen your understanding of this vital social issue.