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... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Sociology > Social Problems > Crime > Violence > Domestic Violence > Honor-Based Violence
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Criminology > Crime > Violence > Domestic Violence > Honor-Based Violence
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Sociology > Social Problems > Crime > Violence > Gender-Based Violence > Honor-Based Violence
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Criminology > Crime > Violence > Gender-Based Violence > Honor-Based Violence

Preferred term

Honor-Based Violence  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Crime, Honor
  • Crimes, Honor
  • Honor Crimes
  • Honor Killing
  • Honor Killings
  • Killing, Honor
  • Killings, Honor

Scope note

  • Crimes against a family member which are, or have been, justified by the perpetrators to protect the honor of the family. The targets may be children or adults of either gender.

History note

  • 2024

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000096242

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