Is It Not Just Another Form of Violence Against Women? A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Swedish Government Office’s Investigation on Honor Oppression through a Postcolonial Feminist Lens
The recognition of honor-related violence has been emphasized in the media and through legal regulation during the last decades in Sweden. Honor oppression is often characterized by its cultural/religious roots and is found in patriarchal and collective societies. However, the regulations might have stigmatizing effects as they target certain communities in society. Previous research shows that ho
