Ella Ben-Atar, Shirley Druker Shitrit, Smadar Ben-Asher
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Abstract
This study examines Instagram responses to the TV series Fadia, which highlights femicide in the Arab society under the guise of "family honor." The series and the subsequent Instagram discussions reveal emerging views on women's rights, education, and traditional roles, providing a unique insight into the clash between patriarchal norms and modern values. By analyzing spontaneous comments, the study captures new grassroots opinions, including internal critiques of the Arab society and calls for social change. This protected online discourse allows Arab women and men to explore sensitive issues like femicide and honor-based violence without fear of personal exposure.
期刊介绍:
Violence against Women is an international, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the publication of research and information on all aspects of the problem of violence against women. The journal assumes a broad definition of violence; topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, incest, sexual harassment, female infantcide, female circumcision, and female sexual slavery.