Honour And Shame: Mistreatment Of, Violence Against, And Attitudes Towards Women In The Developing World
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Bride Price
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Child Death
Child Marriage
Concepts of Honour
Contraception
Countries' Wealth Differentials
Disease
Domestic Violence Rape
Dowry
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Foeticide
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Hygiene
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Maternal Death
Matrilineal Societies
Mistreatment of Women
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Polygamy
Remarriage
Sanitation
Sexual Availability
Taliban
Temporary Marriage
Vrindavan
Widows
Widows' Plights
Women's Empowerment
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- ISBN 9789819819362
- Publication Date: 06 Feb 2026
- Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Publication City/Country: SG
- Product Form: Hardback
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This book explores the systemic treatment of women in various countries — especially in the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and in sub-Saharan Africa — highlighting why these areas are amongst the most dangerous places in the world for women to reside. Drawing on global data and real-world observations, the author investigates the cultural, societal, and political factors that perpetuate gender-based violence and discrimination.The writing of this book was inspired by stark realities: about one in three women world-wide has suffered violence, usually from a husband or partner during her lifetime; 200 million have been subjected to female genital mutilation in 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia; 130 million are 'demographically missing' across the low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) due to gender bias; nearly half the women in 57 LMIC are denied autonomy over reproductive health decisions and the right to seek health care, and 12 million live births worldwide are among girls aged 15-19 years. Drawn from data from the World Health Organisation, these sobering figures lay the foundation for a broader examination of deeply ingrained societal norms and systemic failures.While acknowledging that gender-based violence is a global issue — including in wealthier nations — the book pays particular attention to how public attitudes in many LMIC often tolerate, excuse, or even endorse harmful practices. Yet, amid the grim statistics and persistent injustices, the book also charts the slow but steady progress being made though through education, advocacy, and policy reforms aimed at empowering women and securing their rightful place in society.
