A Paradox of Honor: Hopes and Perspectives of Muslim-American Women

Based on original interviews of twenty-two Muslim American women of South Asian descent on the topics of honor and honor killings, this book examines honor and culture and intersections with power, tradition, gender, family, and religion. Additionally, Dr. Tayeba Shaikh, a first generation Muslim American woman, incorporates an autoethnographic approach describing her journey to Pakistan to create a personal narrative throughout. This book offers a unique perspective that allows for informed exploration and description of Muslim American women’s attitudes and beliefs surrounding the practice of killing women and girls in order to regain family honor.