Abstract
A qualitative approach was undertaken utilising the theoretical frameworks of ‘Grounded Theory’ (GT), Messerschmidt's (2014) theory of ‘Structured Action’ and Perry’s (2001) theory of ‘Doing Difference’ to explore the experiences and perceptions of victims and professionals.
The academic research aimed to critically analyse the concepts and phenomena that underpin men as victims of so-called honour-based violence (HBV) in the United Kingdom (UK). This was achieved by examining the notion of so-called honour and the crimes associated with honour- based violence. The thesis focused on men as victims, as there is a significant gap in knowledge. Recent literature primarily investigates women as victims in the UK, focusing on female honour killings while neglecting high-profile male honour killings.
The academic research further sought to critically explore and analyse whether the legal system could better understand the circumstances of male victims of so-called honour-based violence, alongside to what extent it could be better prepared to handle male victims.
The academic research aimed to critically analyse the concepts and phenomena that underpin men as victims of so-called honour-based violence (HBV) in the United Kingdom (UK). This was achieved by examining the notion of so-called honour and the crimes associated with honour- based violence. The thesis focused on men as victims, as there is a significant gap in knowledge. Recent literature primarily investigates women as victims in the UK, focusing on female honour killings while neglecting high-profile male honour killings.
The academic research further sought to critically explore and analyse whether the legal system could better understand the circumstances of male victims of so-called honour-based violence, alongside to what extent it could be better prepared to handle male victims.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - Jul 2024 |
Event | British Society of Criminology Annual Conference 2024 - Strathclyde University, Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 9 Jul 2024 → 12 Jul 2024 Conference number: 2024 |
Conference
Conference | British Society of Criminology Annual Conference 2024 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Glasgow |
Period | 9/07/24 → 12/07/24 |