Intrafamily femicide in the defence of honour: the case of Jordan

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This article addresses the issue of honor killings in Jordan, an intrafamily tradition that involves femicide; the social, religious, legal, tribal and nationalist implications are discussed. Even though this practice contradicts national and international laws, it has been normalized through social values that subjugate women and accept domestic violence as non-criminal behavior; the author believes that comprehensive social, legal and political reforms are necessary to change the cultural acceptance of honor killings.

Jordan, Social aspects, Statistical Data Included, Women, Crimes against, Social policy, Ethical aspects, Homicide, Family violence, Domestic violence, Honor

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Dealing with radical Islam: the case of Jordan

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The Jordanian formula of giving the Islamists a place of power in the political arena can be accepted as a model for affecting peace and stability in the regions where Islamic activism is gaining ground. The West perceives these fundamentalist forces as a threat to the territorial integrity. The Jordanian politicians have proven that they can rise above their religious prejudices and work towards a coordinated system of governance. This method calls for emulation by the Middle Eastern policy makers.

Political aspects, Islam and politics, Islam, Islamic fundamentalism

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The clash within Islam

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In Egypt, the Jama'a Islamiyya has laid down arms and renounced recourse to violence against fellow Muslims, despite which security services remain on alert. Jihad, the other terror organization in Egypt, is split between militants abroad and those on Egyptian soil, many of whom are underground and awaiting the right time to re-launch the jihad against the regime.

Egypt, Religious organizations, Muslim Organizations, Military aspects, Jihad, Religious conflict

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