Dishonorable killings punishing the innocent /
The horrific practice of honor killing still prevails in many Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries-and, as this film demonstrates, it is wielded not only against rape victims but also to punish women for simple romantic attachments. Going deep into tribal communities in rural Turkey, the video...
| Other Authors: | Lobo, Ricardo., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English Multiple |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2009], c2008.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
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| Summary: |
The horrific practice of honor killing still prevails in many Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries-and, as this film demonstrates, it is wielded not only against rape victims but also to punish women for simple romantic attachments. Going deep into tribal communities in rural Turkey, the video presents villagers who describe and condone honor killings that have occurred locally. Most chilling is a conversation with a man who murdered his own sister for the family's honor. The documentary also profiles potential victims of honor killing forced into hiding, often as a result of gossip and innuendo among neighbors, as well as critics of the ancient, brutal custom. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 02, 2009. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Turkey: Honor Killings (3:43) -- Shame and Honor Under Tribal Law (3:42) -- Honor: Cornerstone of Social Life (3:51) -- Punishment of Adulterers (3:34) -- Women as Second Class Citizens (4:02) -- Tale of Murders in Turkish Village (3:41) -- Social Change in Turkey (2:04) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. The horrific practice of honor killing still prevails in many Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries-and, as this film demonstrates, it is wielded not only against rape victims but also to punish women for simple romantic attachments. Going deep into tribal communities in rural Turkey, the video presents villagers who describe and condone honor killings that have occurred locally. Most chilling is a conversation with a man who murdered his own sister for the family's honor. The documentary also profiles potential victims of honor killing forced into hiding, often as a result of gossip and innuendo among neighbors, as well as critics of the ancient, brutal custom. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Portions are in other languages with English subtitles. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |