Perspectives and Hopes of Muslim American Women ― The Paradox of Honor

Based on original interviews of twenty-two Muslim American women of South Asian descent on the topics of honor and honor killings, this book examines honor and culture and intersections with power, tradition, gender, family, and religion. Additionally, Dr. Tayeba Shaikh, a first generation Muslim American woman, incorporates an autoethnographic approach describing her journey to Pakistan to create a personal narrative throughout. This book offers a unique perspective that allows for informed exploration and description of Muslim American women’s attitudes and beliefs surrounding the practice of killing women and girls in order to regain family honor.

Tayeba Shaikh is Affiliated Faculty of Psychology, Union Institute and University, USA. She is a Psychologist at Select Psychological Services in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area where she is conducting Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Jennifer M. Ossege is Associate Director of Clinical Training, Union Institute and University, USA.

Richard W. Sears is Faculty of Clinical Psychology, Union Institute and University, USA. He is also the Director of the Center for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation, Clinical Assistant Professor at Wright State University School of Professional Psychology, Clinical/Research faculty at the University of Cincinnati Center for Integrative Health and Wellness, Volunteer Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and a Research/Psychologist Contractor with the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.