Voices from the older generation
Druze perspectives in the third age on the phenomenon of femicide
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8132999 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Janan Faraj Falah (Western Galilee College, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-26 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Israel Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1353-7121 • E-ISSN: 1743-9086 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13537121.2026.2636927 |
| OpenAlex | W7137131174 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
Violence against women, particularly killings committed in the name of so-called ‘family honour,‘ is often analysed within the broader framework of Arab society in Israel, while limited attention has been given to the internal dynamics of specific communities. Druze society, despite its distinctive religious, social, and communal structures, has rarely been examined separately in this context. This study addresses this gap by analysing attitudes toward femicide among Druze individuals aged 70 and above in Israel, a group traditionally regarded as an important source of authority in shaping communal norms and moral discourse. The research employs a mixed-methods design combining a quantitative descriptive survey with a supportive qualitative component. The sample included 102 participants aged 70+, recruited through community networks and snowball sampling. Participants completed a structured questionnaire including closed-ended items and two open-ended questions. Quantitative findings indicate no statistically significant differences in attitudes toward femicide based on gender, level of religiosity, or place of residence. Qualitative responses, however, reveal a strong rejection of femicide, framed as incompatible with Druze communal values. Participants emphasised religious principles, legal norms, and the sanctity of life, while describing traditional responses to social deviation as involving non-violent social sanctions rather than physical violence.
Femicide · Life course approach · Phenomenon · Social phenomenon · Third age · Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Jungian Analytical Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |