”It is a long process and it will take time but it does not mean that it is impossible – it is possible!” : experiences of workers from three projects in prevention of honour-related violence among patriarchal immigrant communities in Finland
Karjalainen, Katri (2016)
Karjalainen, Katri
Lapin yliopisto
2016
openAccess
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:ula-201605041125
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:ula-201605041125
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In this study the focus is on examining the ways and methods to prevent honour-related
violence among patriarchal immigrant communities. The phenomenon is proved to
appear in Finland and hence it is important to find preventative solution-centred tools
for it. The study also aims at addressing the challenges concerning the work as well as
finding the developing points for future work in Finland. The data was collected from
the main workers of three projects which focus on their work on prevention of HRV.
The research is qualitative and semi-structured thematic interviews were used to collect
the data.
One of the key findings of the study is the use of dialogue, whether using some
functional method or a more traditional method. Through the dialogue and knowledge
increase the thought patterns can be challenged as alternative ways to think and act can
be offered. These are hoped to be activated in mind when some honour issue appears.
The study results speak for an indirect way of addressing the issue among the target
group so that people would not be driven away. Cultural sensitivity and gender
sensitivity seem to be good approaches in work. It is highlighted that the real change
will only start from inside of communities which should be kept in mind at work.
Certain challenges stand out in results like unreachability of some people, the
uncertainty of the work, integration problems as well as power and position changes
inside families. These challenges point out also how the work could be developed in
future like establishing more channels for reaching people and strengthening the
integration process of different family members. The awareness and training for
professionals and impact on the authorities to be able to develop the work is strongly
recommended.
violence among patriarchal immigrant communities. The phenomenon is proved to
appear in Finland and hence it is important to find preventative solution-centred tools
for it. The study also aims at addressing the challenges concerning the work as well as
finding the developing points for future work in Finland. The data was collected from
the main workers of three projects which focus on their work on prevention of HRV.
The research is qualitative and semi-structured thematic interviews were used to collect
the data.
One of the key findings of the study is the use of dialogue, whether using some
functional method or a more traditional method. Through the dialogue and knowledge
increase the thought patterns can be challenged as alternative ways to think and act can
be offered. These are hoped to be activated in mind when some honour issue appears.
The study results speak for an indirect way of addressing the issue among the target
group so that people would not be driven away. Cultural sensitivity and gender
sensitivity seem to be good approaches in work. It is highlighted that the real change
will only start from inside of communities which should be kept in mind at work.
Certain challenges stand out in results like unreachability of some people, the
uncertainty of the work, integration problems as well as power and position changes
inside families. These challenges point out also how the work could be developed in
future like establishing more channels for reaching people and strengthening the
integration process of different family members. The awareness and training for
professionals and impact on the authorities to be able to develop the work is strongly
recommended.
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