Honor-based violence is currently a significant social issue in Sweden. Previous research shows that a lack of methods and approaches to address this issue leads to a misinterpretation of support and interventions for the victims. This study investigates the experiences of social workers in handling honor-related cases, aiming to shed light on the complexities involved. Through a qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with seven social workers across different Swedish organizations within social services, the study uncovers several key findings. The informants express the difficulty in working with honor-related violence due to its complex nature, often leading to difficulty in identifying victims, perpetrators, and/or the presence or absence of honor-related elements in the different cases they presented. Fear of errors or inadvertent discrimination further complicates the professionals' engagement with these cases, sometimes resulting in avoidance altogether. Moreover, the study highlights the risk of overlooking other vulnerable groups affected by such violence amidst its complexity. While current interventions primarily focus on relocating children to protected accommodations, the informants stress the necessity of tailoring interventions to the severity of each case, indicating that not all cases warrant this approach. Ultimately, the study underscores the pressing need for further research and development to inform effective strategies for addressing and working with honor-based violence in Sweden.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mau-66785 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Höwing, Anna, Flores da Cunha Cooper, Fay |
| Publisher | Malmö universitet, Institutionen för socialt arbete (SA) |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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