Men, Masculinities and Honour-Based Abuse - 9781032082561

Name: Men, Masculinities and Honour-Based Abuse - 9781032082561
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Men, Masculinities and Honour-Based AbuseAuthor(s): Mohammad Idriss\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032082561, 978-1032082561\nSynopsis\nThis book explores the largely neglected relationship between men, masculinities and honour-based abuse (HBA). There is a common misconception that HBA whether physical violence, emotional abuse or so-called honour killings occurs only against women. \n\nThis book addresses the gap in the current literature concerning the relationship between men, masculinities and HBA. With contributions from an international and interdisciplinary range of both academics and professionals, the book examines HBA and forced marriages specifically from male-victim perspectives, both in the UK and internationally. Providing a clear understanding of the main theoretical and sociological explanations of HBA against male victims, the book demonstrates that, although men are indeed the main perpetr.