Honor Diaries is a 2013 documentary film by producer Paula Kweskin, it explores violence against women in honor-based societies with particular focus on female genital mutilation (FGM), honor violence and killings, early and forced marriage, and lack of access to education. This documentary traces the work of nine women’s rights advocates who came together to engage in a discourse about gender inequality and honor-based violence. Combining in-depth interviews and round-table discussions with archival footage, the film examines human rights violations in honor-based societies, and the growing trend of honor crimes in Western societies. Honor Diaries is divided into five main sections. The film begins with a broad analysis of women’s rights in Muslim-majority countries, drawing attention to issues such as lack of access to education and restrictions on movement. From there, the film expands on three major crimes targeting women: forced marriage, honor killings and female genital mutilation (FGM). In the final chapter, the documentary explores the rising trend of honor-based violence in Western societies, and efforts to silence voices of opposition by intimidation. youtube/watch?v=w-zWq_Xzw_g
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:05:04 +0000
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