Abstract
This thesis is a case study analysis of honour killings in Jordan. The research involved interviews with a range of local experts and presents three findings:
* Honour is perceived as a driving conviction which remains fundamental in Jordanian society. Altering this belief whilst respecting aspects of honour will require thoughtful changes at every level of Jordanian governance and society.
* The laws about honour killings in Jordan are progressing at a much faster pace than changes in attitudes within the Jordanian society.
* For any reduction in honour killings in Jordan to occur, a local understanding of ‘honour’ is pivotal.
* Honour is perceived as a driving conviction which remains fundamental in Jordanian society. Altering this belief whilst respecting aspects of honour will require thoughtful changes at every level of Jordanian governance and society.
* The laws about honour killings in Jordan are progressing at a much faster pace than changes in attitudes within the Jordanian society.
* For any reduction in honour killings in Jordan to occur, a local understanding of ‘honour’ is pivotal.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 17 Dec 2014 |
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| Publication status | Unpublished - 2014 |
Embargo information
- Embargoed from 22/01/2015 to 09/03/2021. Made publicly available on 09/03/2021.
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- THESIS - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - KAPLANIAN, Carol - 2014
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