Sociological Explanation of the Phenomenon of Honor Killings (for the Sake of Honor) in Khuzestan Province during 2011-2015

The aim of this study was to explain the sociological phenomenon of honor killings in Khuzestan province during the years 2011-2015. This research was conducted using descriptive-survey method. The statistical population consisted of all people who had a criminal case during the years 2011-2015 for...

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Main Authors: gholamhosein karami, Amir Maleki, Mohammad Javad Zahedi Mazandarani
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Published: Shahid Chamran University Of Ahvaz 2019-05-01
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description The aim of this study was to explain the sociological phenomenon of honor killings in Khuzestan province during the years 2011-2015. This research was conducted using descriptive-survey method. The statistical population consisted of all people who had a criminal case during the years 2011-2015 for the sake of honor killing or deputy in it, in Khuzestan province. According to official statistics, 140 killers and also 140 tribal sheikhs and tribes that the killers were member of them or this phenomenon has happened in their tribes, were chosen. The sampling method was using full scale method. Data collection tools consisted of two types of researcher-made questionnaires which the first questionnaire was used for killers and the second questionnaire was applicated for sheikhs. The coefficient of reliability of their attitude, using Cronbach's alpha method, was 0.89 and 0.81 respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study indicated that among the killers, the variables of tribal dependence, social base, and subculture of violence, attitude towards women and sheikhs support of killers are related with their attitude towards honor killings in Khuzestan province, at P≤0.05. Also, among sheikhs, educational variables, social status, attitude toward women and support for killers are associated with their attitude towards honor killings in Khuzestan province, at P≤0.05.
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spelling doaj-art-0f1e4798fff84bb4af7d47a059be80a02025-08-20T03:32:16ZfasShahid Chamran University Of Ahvazتوسعه اجتماعی2538-32052588-64442019-05-011338111610.22055/qjsd.2019.1456314563Sociological Explanation of the Phenomenon of Honor Killings (for the Sake of Honor) in Khuzestan Province during 2011-2015gholamhosein karami0Amir Maleki1Mohammad Javad Zahedi Mazandarani2Ph.D. Student of Sociology (Social Issues of Iran) Payame Noor University of Tehran Center, Tehran, IranAssociate Professor of Sociology, Payam Noor University, Tehran, IranAssociate Professor, Department of Sociology, Payam Noor University, Tehran, IranThe aim of this study was to explain the sociological phenomenon of honor killings in Khuzestan province during the years 2011-2015. This research was conducted using descriptive-survey method. The statistical population consisted of all people who had a criminal case during the years 2011-2015 for the sake of honor killing or deputy in it, in Khuzestan province. According to official statistics, 140 killers and also 140 tribal sheikhs and tribes that the killers were member of them or this phenomenon has happened in their tribes, were chosen. The sampling method was using full scale method. Data collection tools consisted of two types of researcher-made questionnaires which the first questionnaire was used for killers and the second questionnaire was applicated for sheikhs. The coefficient of reliability of their attitude, using Cronbach's alpha method, was 0.89 and 0.81 respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study indicated that among the killers, the variables of tribal dependence, social base, and subculture of violence, attitude towards women and sheikhs support of killers are related with their attitude towards honor killings in Khuzestan province, at P≤0.05. Also, among sheikhs, educational variables, social status, attitude toward women and support for killers are associated with their attitude towards honor killings in Khuzestan province, at P≤0.05.https://qjsd.scu.ac.ir/article_14563_351cbbcd1f666a207901aaa808271dc4.pdfhonor killingkhuzestanofficial controlpower structuresocial base
spellingShingle gholamhosein karami
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Mohammad Javad Zahedi Mazandarani
Sociological Explanation of the Phenomenon of Honor Killings (for the Sake of Honor) in Khuzestan Province during 2011-2015
توسعه اجتماعی
honor killing
khuzestan
official control
power structure
social base
title Sociological Explanation of the Phenomenon of Honor Killings (for the Sake of Honor) in Khuzestan Province during 2011-2015
title_full Sociological Explanation of the Phenomenon of Honor Killings (for the Sake of Honor) in Khuzestan Province during 2011-2015
title_fullStr Sociological Explanation of the Phenomenon of Honor Killings (for the Sake of Honor) in Khuzestan Province during 2011-2015
title_full_unstemmed Sociological Explanation of the Phenomenon of Honor Killings (for the Sake of Honor) in Khuzestan Province during 2011-2015
title_short Sociological Explanation of the Phenomenon of Honor Killings (for the Sake of Honor) in Khuzestan Province during 2011-2015
title_sort sociological explanation of the phenomenon of honor killings for the sake of honor in khuzestan province during 2011 2015
topic honor killing
khuzestan
official control
power structure
social base
url https://qjsd.scu.ac.ir/article_14563_351cbbcd1f666a207901aaa808271dc4.pdf
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