Honor and Violence against Women in Iraqi Kurdistan
Author | : M. Alinia |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 199 |
Release | : 2013-11-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137367013 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137367016 |
Rating | : 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Download or read book Honor and Violence against Women in Iraqi Kurdistan written by M. Alinia and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines violence against women in the name of honor in Iraqi Kurdistan, taking an intersectional perspective. It reveals the links between destructive, state-sanctioned honor discourse and notions of manhood as they are shaped by a resistance culture dedicated to the struggle against ethnic oppression.