Abstract
The use of ‘community’ in the governance of minority ethnic groups in the UK is explored in relation to public responses to violence against women. It will be argued that effective prevention requires an understanding of the socio-cultural contexts women face in negotiating culture and ‘honour’.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 37-48 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Safer Communities |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2005 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Research Groups and Themes
- SPS Centre for Gender and Violence Research
- SPS Social Harm Crime and Violence Research Centre
Keywords
- Community
- Honour
- Immigration
- Rights
- Violence against women
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