Comparison of honor killings to anti-LGBTQ homicides

Datos Bibliográficos

ID12936744
AutoresTri Keah S Henry (0000-0003-1924-2037, Sam Houston State University, autor de correspondencia), Brittany E Hayes (0000-0002-0114-7122, Sam Houston State University), Joshua D Freilich (0000-0001-9538-8551, John Jay College of Criminal Justice), Steven M Chermak (0000-0001-5210-1143, Michigan State University)
Año2018
Volumen10
Número4
Páginas272-282
Fecha de publicación2018-02-09
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Aggression Conflict and Peace Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1759-6599 • E-ISSN: 2042-8715
EditorialEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/jacpr-09-2017-0318
OpenAlexW2787137985
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas3
Referencias citadas24

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare the role honor and shame play in honor killings and anti-LGBTQ homicides by identifying similarities and differences across these two homicide types. Design/methodology/approach This study uses data from the US Extremist Crime Database (ECDB). Data for each of the incidents included in the ECDB are gathered from various open sources through a multi-stage process. A total of 16 honor killings and 21 anti-LGBTQ cases (i.e. the universe for both groups) are examined in this analysis. A closed-coded analysis technique is utilized to assess each case for evidence of shame and honor as well as an iterative coding process to identify sub-categories within these broader themes. Findings Results indicate that shame and honor play important roles in both honor killings and anti-LGBTQ homicides, although their influence manifests differently across these two types of homicide. Perceived shame to the family is most closely related to honor killings, while suppressing homosexual urges underlines anti-LGBTQ homicides. Violations of religious tenets, protection of masculinity, and protection of honor are evidenced in both types of homicide. Originality/value This study uses a unique database to examine the ideological motivations of individuals who perpetrate extremist crimes in comparison to those who commit honor killings. Findings may inform forensic practices, including rehabilitation and prevention programs

Criminology · Homicide · Honor · Lesbian · Poison control · Psychoanalysis · Shame · Sociology · Suicide prevention · Computer Science · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Medicine · Psychology · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies · Social Psychology · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence