Information and Research - King Hussein Foundation
4 April، 2023
The Economic Underpinnings of Honor Crimes in Jordan - Mathlouma
Summary
The purpose of this report is to investigate the link between economics and honor crimes in Jordan. Honor crimes are defined by the killing of women accused of immoral behavior by men who then receive greatly reduced prison sentences. This report investigates the nature of these crimes in relation to a formula of poverty indicators alongside society’s perceptions of family honor,the role of women,and morality. Conclusions drawn from this study reveal that so-called crimes of honor are related to poverty,suggesting that the poor are more likely to commit such crimes.
Languages
Arabic
English
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Target Group
Women
Organization
European Union
Theme
الاقتصاد
التعليم
النوع الاجتماعي
حقوق الإنسان
أهداف التنمية المستدامة
3
Good Health And Well-being
10
Reduced Inequalities
16
Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions
17
Partnerships For The Goals
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