Global law, human rights, and intersections with honor killing /

"This book represents a critical contribution to the academic and policy-oriented discourse on this subject. With few comprehensive studies available on honor-based crimes, this work fills a glaring gap in the literature, providing a nuanced and in-depth analysis of the ideological, cultural, a...

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Other Authors:	Dhamija, Somesh, 1969- (Editor), Yadav, Tarun Pratap, 1980- (Editor), Lee, Jae-Seung, 1980- (Editor), Singh, Harshita, 1980- (Editor), Roh, Myunghoon, 1980- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Hershey, PA : IGI Global, [2025]
Series:	Advances in digital crime, forensics, and cyber terrorism (ADCFCT) book series.
Subjects:	Criminology. Human rights. Honor killings. Homicide > Moral and ethical aspects. International law and human rights. Crimes d'honneur. Homicide > Aspect moral. Droit international et droits de l'homme. Criminologie. Droits de l'homme (Droit international) criminology. Civil and Human Rights. Death and Dying. Ethics and Morals. Gender Studies. Government and Law. Honor Killing. Human Behavior and Psychology. Immigration. Media and Communications. Misogyny. Multiculturism. Patriarchy. Racism. Social Justice. Electronic books.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgment
Chapter 1. Honor-Based Violence: A Brutal Abuse Against Civil Liberties
Chapter 2. Khap Panchayats and Their Misogynistic Approach: The Dishonor Behind Honor Killing
Chapter 3. Patriarchal Enmity in the Guise of Honor: An Indian Enigma
Chapter 4. Dishonor, Death, and Coercion in the Arena of Justice
Chapter 5. Evolution of Moralistic and Ethical Dimensions of Honour Killing
Chapter 6. Effect of Culture-Based Violence on Human Psychology
Chapter 7. Honor Killing: Defining the Undefined
Chapter 8. Honor Killing: An Infringement of Right to Life With Dignity
Chapter 9. Honor Killing in the Indian Context: Law Ought to Be
Chapter 10. The Legal Framework for Murder on Provocation in the Egyptian Penal Code as a Type of Honor Killing
Chapter 11. Honor's Cost: Lives Lost, Justice Frost
Chapter 12. Honor Crimes vs. Constitutional Rights: A Comparative Constitutional Conundrum
Chapter 13. Understanding the Impact of Immigration on Honor Killing: Instances From Various Countries
Chapter 14. Camouflaged Tenets of Peace Makers on Account of Honor Killing
Chapter 15. Media Trial and Honor Killing: Media as an Agent in Shaping Perception and Laws Around the World
Chapter 16. Honor Killing: A Social-Legal Position in India in the Last Decade
Chapter 17. Consanguinity of Caste Prejudices With Honor Killing
Chapter 18. Role of Class Conflict in Honor Killings
Chapter 19. Cognitive Strands of Honor Killing
Chapter 20. Honor Killing in Pakistan and Women Standing Under Islamic Law
Chapter 21. Honor Killing in International Law: A Critical Study of Honor-Based Violence Under UNCEDAW
Chapter 22. An Analysis of Multiculturalism and Racism in the UK and USA
Compilation of References
About the Contributors
Index.