TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Customary homicides in Diyarbakir Province
JO  - Journal of forensic sciences
A1  - Yilmaz, Eyyüp
A1  - Canturk, Nergis
A1  - Erkol, Zerrin
A1  - Kumral, Bahadir
A1  - Okumus, Ali M.
SP  - 1241
EP  - 1246
VL  - 60
IS  - 5
N2  - This study presents an analysis of the causes of so-called honor killings in the context of "customary homicide" and a discussion of preventive measures. Finalized case files of customary homicide between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2012 were retrospectively examined in Diyarbakir Province, Turkey. Of a total of 28 case victims, 17 (60.7%) were females and 11 (39.3%) were males. All perpetrators were male. There was a significant difference between male and female victims in terms of economic independence (p = 0.000). A direct blood relationship or relationship by marriage (such as brother-in-law) was found to have a significant association with the gender of the victim (p < 0.001). Multilevel educational activities targeting a transformation of the perception of women by society, replacement of patriarchal models with more modern attitudes, and encouragement of individuality may represent effective strategies that may help reduce the number of customary homicide, which represents a multifaceted problem.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-1198
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.12786
ID  - ref1
ER  -