Honor Killings

by Lisa Idzikowski

Book Overview

Honor killings are acts of vengeance committed by male relatives against female relatives who have brought "dishonor" upon the family. This "dishonor" can include refusal to enter into an arranged marriage, being the victim of sexual assault, seeking a divorce, or having social or professional interactions outside the community. These crimes often go unpunished or lightly punished in cultures in which the practice is enshrined and are often reported...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534501312
• ISBN13: 9781534501317
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12