Forced Marriage and ''Honour'' Killings in Britain - Private Lives, Community Crimes and Public Policy Perspectives

Summary

This book explores the contemporary phenomenon of forced marriage and 'honour' killings in Britain. Set against a background of increasing 'honour'-based violence within the country's South Asian and Muslim Diasporas, the book traces the development of the 'honour' question over the past two decades. It accordingly witnesses unprecedented

Product details

• Authors: Christina Julios, Julios Christina
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367598464
• ISBN: 978-0-367-59846-4
• No. of pages: 180
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Ethnic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Policy, LAW / Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice, Procurement law, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Social Work, Gender studies, gender groups, Social Law, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Constitutional & administrative law, Public procurement, services and supplies, Social law and Medical law, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, Administrative jurisdiction and public administration, LAW / Public Contract