ABSTRACT
Based on original interviews of 22 Muslim-American women of South Asian descent on the topics of honor and honor killings, this book examines honor and culture, and their intersections with power, tradition, gender, family, and religion. Additionally, it incorporates an autoethnographic approach describing the author’s journey to Pakistan to create a personal narrative throughout. This volume offers a unique perspective that allows for informed exploration and description of Muslim-American women’s attitudes and beliefs surrounding the practice of killing women and girls in order to regain family honor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 3|5 pages
Exposure
The Role of the Media: Mainstream Media Is a Primary Resource of Information Regarding Honor Killings for Muslim-American Women
chapter 4|6 pages
Liberation Through Education
Education Is an Essential Component to End Honor Killings
chapter 5|6 pages
Religion Matters
Religion Is Considered a Foundation for Instilling Values and Morals
chapter 6|5 pages
Blurred Lines
Religion, Culture, and Tradition Are Concepts That Are Deeply Interwoven and Are Difficult to Differentiate
chapter 7|6 pages
A Multitude of Meanings
The Term “Respect” Was Used in Place of “Honor” in the Home
chapter 8|4 pages
Calibrating the Compass of Self
Self-Respect Is an Integral Part of Learning How to Be Honorable
chapter 9|4 pages
Honor Is Thicker Than Blood
Family Is a Core Value When Discussing the Concept of Honor
