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Sangar, Maninder; Howe, Julia – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2021
The cultural construct 'shame' (sharam) is cited as an oppressive force that controls and perpetuates patriarchal structures within particular cultures. 'Shame' and the related construct 'honour' (izzat) are believed to be key instruments for the oppression of women. Research has suggested that shame prevents women from South Asian communities…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Asians, Females, Social Influences